Car Trouble (1986)

In the throes of a midlife crisis, a man buys a new Jaguar, and it immediately becomes his new love. What he doesn't know is that his wife is as attracted to the Jaguar salesman as he is to the car.

Director:

David Green

Writers:

A.J. Tipping, James Whaley

Stars:

Julie Walters, Ian Charleson, Vincent Riotta

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Julie Walters	...	Jacqueline Spong
Ian Charleson	...	Gerald Spong
Vincent Riotta	...	Kevin (as Vincenzo Ricotta)
Stratford Johns	...	Reg Sampson
Hazel O'Connor	...	Maureen
Dave Hill	...	Bill
Anthony O'Donnell	...	Frederick
Vanessa Knox-Mawer	...	Judy Monk
Roger Hume	...	Mr. Hollybush
Veronica Clifford	...	Mrs. Hollybush
Laurence Harrington	...	Mr. Standish
John Blundell	...	1st Mechanic
Jeff Hall	...	2nd Mechanic
Roy Barraclough	...	Man with Dog
Sheila Bernette	...	Wife of Man with Dog

Storyline

In the throes of a midlife crisis, a man buys a new Jaguar, and it immediately becomes his new love. What he doesn't know is that his wife is as attracted to the Jaguar salesman as he is to the car.

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Plot Keywords:

independent film

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Genres:

Comedy

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Certificate:

R

Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

28 February 1986 (UK)

Also Known As:

Ein Ehemann dreht durch

Company Credits

Production Co:

Double Helix Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

93 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Soundtracks

"Mated"
Performed by Jaki Graham and David Grant

User Reviews

One joke film that fails to fire up

What on earth were Ian Charleson and Julie Walters thinking when they signed on for this piece of sub-Carry On drivel? Perhaps the script looked different, or maybe the paycheck silenced all doubts. Whatever, this would have to be the most desperate, telegraphed (not to mention medically impossible) one trick pony I have ever seen involving a prodigal waste of otherwise reliable comic talent. If this film were a car, it would be a Morris Marina