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Grand Theft Auto

  • 19771977
  • PGPG
  • 1h 24m
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
2.7K
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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
2.7K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Ron Howard
  • Writers
    • Rance Howard
    • Ron Howard
  • Stars
    • Ron Howard
    • Nancy Morgan
    • Elizabeth Rogers
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  • 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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    Ron Howard
    Ron Howard
    • Sam Freemanas Sam Freeman
    Nancy Morgan
    Nancy Morgan
    • Paula Powersas Paula Powers
    Elizabeth Rogers
    Elizabeth Rogers
    • Priscilla Powersas Priscilla Powers
    Barry Cahill
    Barry Cahill
    • Bigby Powersas Bigby Powers
    Rance Howard
    Rance Howard
    • Ned Slinkeras Ned Slinker
    Paul Linke
    Paul Linke
    • Collins Hedgeworthas Collins Hedgeworth
    Marion Ross
    Marion Ross
    • Vivian Hedgeworthas Vivian Hedgeworth
    Don Steele
    Don Steele
    • Curly Q. Brownas Curly Q. Brown
    Peter Isacksen
    Peter Isacksen
    • Sparkyas Sparky
    Clint Howard
    Clint Howard
    • Aceas Ace
    James Ritz
    James Ritz
    • Officer Tadas Officer Tad
    • (as Jim Ritz)
    Hoke Howell
    Hoke Howell
    • Preacheras Preacher
    Lew Brown
    • Jack Klepperas Jack Klepper
    Ken Lerner
    Ken Lerner
    • Eagle Ias Eagle I
    Jack Perkins
    Jack Perkins
    • Shadleyas Shadley
    Paul Bartel
    Paul Bartel
    • Groomas Groom
    Bill Conklin
    • Engle Hinglemanas Engle Hingleman
    Robert Weaver
    Robert Weaver
    • Harold Hinglemanas 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

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Ron Howard is making headlines here!
    Ever since his breakthrough with "American Graffiti", and TV'S "Happy Days", this movie should be making the headlines all the way! Transitioning from actor to director and writer, Ron Howard is at the top of his game. In "Grand Theft Auto", Ron plays Sam, a smart, simple man who runs off with a rich man's daughter named Paula ( Nancy Morgan) , whom her father and mother disapproves completely. They set her up with a wealthy man, whom she doesn't like. In order to put them in their places, she runs off in her father's Rolls Royce. And the chase is on! The two couple go on into a high speed chase all the way to Las Vegas to elope.Unfortunately, the father wants to put a stop to it. After avoided all the roadblocks set by her father, the duo never stopped. Even the fiancé wants her back. But, stealing every car cost everyone their chances to stop the couple from heading to Las Vegas. The fiancé mother (Marion Ross) was in so much trouble with the law from stealing a car, to assault to a policeman, I don't think she''ll ever see the light again. With all the wrecks and totals, the insurance rates have skyrocketed. With so many stars including Happy Days producer Garry Marshall, Marion and Ron weren't very Cunningham like in this movie: the language, obscene gestures, and Marion hitting the officer in the groin. The grand theft auto turned into a media circus for the two, but they ended up instant celebrities at the end. Who says you won't have a happy ending? Make your dream come true. This movie was excellent. I enjoyed it very much. 4 out of 5 stars.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 16, 1977 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Roger Corman: The Official DVD Website
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Gib Gas... und laßt euch nicht erwischen
    • 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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