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Grand Theft Auto

  • 19771977
  • ALAL
  • 1h 24m
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5.4/10
2.8K
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Grand Theft Auto (1977)
A rich girl steals her dad's Rolls Royce and heads off to Las Vegas to get married. However, her angry parents, a jealous suitor, and a bunch of reward seekers are determined to stop her.
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A rich girl steals her dad's Rolls Royce and heads off to Las Vegas to get married. However, her angry parents, a jealous suitor, and a bunch of reward seekers are determined to stop her.A rich girl steals her dad's Rolls Royce and heads off to Las Vegas to get married. However, her angry parents, a jealous suitor, and a bunch of reward seekers are determined to stop her.A rich girl steals her dad's Rolls Royce and heads off to Las Vegas to get married. However, her angry parents, a jealous suitor, and a bunch of reward seekers are determined to stop her.

IMDb RATING
5.4/10
2.8K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Ron Howard
  • Writers
    • Rance Howard
    • Ron Howard
  • Stars
    • Ron Howard
    • Nancy Morgan
    • Elizabeth Rogers
  • Director
    • Ron Howard
  • Writers
    • Rance Howard
    • Ron Howard
  • Stars
    • Ron Howard
    • Nancy Morgan
    • Elizabeth Rogers
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 22User reviews
    • 36Critic reviews
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    • Videos14

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    Ron Howard
    Ron Howard
    • Sam Freeman
    Nancy Morgan
    Nancy Morgan
    • Paula Powers
    Elizabeth Rogers
    Elizabeth Rogers
    • Priscilla Powers
    Barry Cahill
    Barry Cahill
    • Bigby Powers
    Rance Howard
    Rance Howard
    • Ned Slinker
    Paul Linke
    Paul Linke
    • Collins Hedgeworth
    Marion Ross
    Marion Ross
    • Vivian Hedgeworth
    Don Steele
    Don Steele
    • Curly Q. Brown
    Peter Isacksen
    Peter Isacksen
    • Sparky
    Clint Howard
    Clint Howard
    • Ace
    James Ritz
    James Ritz
    • Officer Tad
    • (as Jim Ritz)
    Hoke Howell
    Hoke Howell
    • Preacher
    Lew Brown
    • Jack Klepper
    Ken Lerner
    Ken Lerner
    • Eagle I
    Jack Perkins
    Jack Perkins
    • Shadley
    Paul Bartel
    Paul Bartel
    • Groom
    Bill Conklin
    • Engle Hingleman
    Robert Weaver
    Robert Weaver
    • Harold Hingleman
    • (as Robby Weaver)
    • Director
      • Ron Howard
    • Writers
      • Rance Howard
      • Ron Howard
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Ron Howard asked Roger Corman to hire more extras for the crowd scene at the end of the film. Corman said no because he did not want to go over budget.
    • Goofs
      The first time the helicopter attempts to block the road for the Rolls Royce, the helicopter makes the turn twice.
    • Quotes

      [last lines]

      Paula Powers: So, where do you think we'll be on our 50th anniversary?

      Sam Freeman: Right here. I'm not getting out of the car.

      Paula Powers: Whoa-ho-ho-ho!

      [kisses him]

    • Connections
      Edited into Saturday the 14th Strikes Back (1988)
    • Soundtracks
      I'm Sorry, Alice
      furnished courtesy of Warner Bros. Records and Ivers Songs

    User reviews22

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    7/10
    The King of car crash films
    Nutty, non stop laughfest depicting 2 idealistic, love struck teens determined to make it to Vegas to be wed against the wishes of the bride's parents. This sets off a huge manhunt for the pair by any and every breed of looney, each intent on cashing in on the 25K reward. Never have I seen this many wrecks; dozens and dozens, maybe more. Kooky comedy at it's best.
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    • helpless_dancer
    • Nov 17, 2001

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 13, 1979 (Netherlands)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Roger Corman: The Official DVD Website
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Race naar de schroothoop
    • Filming locations
      • Victorville, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • New World Pictures
      • Polyphony Digital
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    • Budget
      • $602,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 24 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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