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Repo Man

  • 19841984
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  • 1h 32m
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6.9/10
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Repo Man (1984)
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  • Action
  • Comedy
  • Crime
A young punk recruited by a car repossession agency finds himself in pursuit of a Chevrolet Malibu that is wanted for a $20,000 bounty - and has something otherworldly stashed in its trunk.A young punk recruited by a car repossession agency finds himself in pursuit of a Chevrolet Malibu that is wanted for a $20,000 bounty - and has something otherworldly stashed in its trunk.A young punk recruited by a car repossession agency finds himself in pursuit of a Chevrolet Malibu that is wanted for a $20,000 bounty - and has something otherworldly stashed in its trunk.
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
37K
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POPULARITY
4,379
1,252
  • Director
    • Alex Cox
  • Writer
    • Alex Cox
  • Stars
    • Harry Dean Stanton
    • Emilio Estevez
    • Tracey Walter
Top credits
  • Director
    • Alex Cox
  • Writer
    • Alex Cox
  • Stars
    • Harry Dean Stanton
    • Emilio Estevez
    • Tracey Walter
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 200User reviews
    • 114Critic reviews
    • 82Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 3 nominations

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    Emilio Estevez and Fox Harris in Repo Man (1984)
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    Harry Dean Stanton
    Harry Dean Stanton
    • Budas Bud
    Emilio Estevez
    Emilio Estevez
    • Ottoas Otto
    Tracey Walter
    Tracey Walter
    • Milleras Miller
    Olivia Barash
    Olivia Barash
    • Leilaas Leila
    Sy Richardson
    Sy Richardson
    • Liteas Lite
    Susan Barnes
    • Agent Rogerszas Agent Rogersz
    Fox Harris
    • J. Frank Parnellas J. Frank Parnell
    Tom Finnegan
    Tom Finnegan
    • Olyas Oly
    Del Zamora
    Del Zamora
    • Lagartoas Lagarto
    Eddie Velez
    Eddie Velez
    • Napoas Napo
    Zander Schloss
    • Kevinas Kevin
    Jennifer Balgobin
    • Debbias Debbi
    Dick Rude
    • Dukeas Duke
    Miguel Sandoval
    Miguel Sandoval
    • Archieas Archie
    • (as Michael Sandoval)
    Vonetta McGee
    Vonetta McGee
    • Marleneas Marlene
    Richard Foronjy
    Richard Foronjy
    • Plettschneras Plettschner
    Bruce White
    • Reverend Larryas Reverend Larry
    Biff Yeager
    Biff Yeager
    • Agent Bas Agent B
    • Director
      • Alex Cox
    • Writer
      • Alex Cox
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      No special effects were used to make the Chevy Malibu glow while parked at the repossession lot. Instead, the car was completely coated with 3M reflective paint, at an approximate price of $600 per bucket.
    • Goofs
      When the motorcycle cop goes to open the trunk, he takes Parnell's car keys with him - after he gets vaporized, Parnell pulls away without going to get them.
    • Quotes

      Debbi: Duke, let's go do some crimes.

      Duke: Yeah. Let's go get sushi and not pay.

    • Crazy credits
      Credits scroll down instead of up
    • Alternate versions
      Television version, supervised by director Alex Cox, features alternate footage to the theatrical release.
    • Connections
      Edited into Cent une tueries de zombies (2012)
    • Soundtracks
      Repo Man Theme Song
      Written and Performed by Iggy Pop

    User reviews200

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Rather crude, but also immensely creative and one-of-a-kind!
    This is NOT a film that the average film viewer will love. Many will be alienated because of the film's strong language and rather amoral characters. Many will be alienated because the film is so strange and,....well, strange! But, if you have a high tolerance for these factors, then you'll no doubt have a great time watching this cult classic. Just be prepared--this is PROBABLY NOT a film for grandma and the kiddies! In addition to very harsh language, there is drug use, sex (though you don't see anything) and violence galore.

    The film almost defies description, though I'll try. Emelio Estevez stars as a rather low-key guy who falls into the job of repossessing cars. And, once he takes the job, he finds that the subculture is bizarre. In fact, the people he works for are the most motley crew of freaks you could imagine. And, into the midst of this group of freaks comes a plot about stolen alien corpses and a car trunk that vaporizes anyone who opens it!! Heck, I won't even bother continuing...suffice to say it's just weird.

    Overall, while the acting and script occasionally fall flat, the film is funny, twisted and never fails to surprise--particularly the hallucinogenic ending! In addition, the film has a great sound track--one of the best I've heard. It's full of punk music AND retro 50s rifts that I particularly loved. Who would have thought I would have liked music from the likes of Iggy Pop and The Plugz?! Plus, if you really like the tunes, you can buy the special edition which comes with the movie on DVD and a music CD as well.

    By the way, as you are watching here are a couple interesting things to note. The food in the movie is all in generic-style containers and say 'food', 'beer' and the like. Also, note when the one punk is dying--listen to his death speech--it's a classic!
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    • Oct 5, 2009

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 2, 1984 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Alex Cox
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Zorlu Yarış
    • Filming locations
      • Orpheum Theater - 842 South Broadway, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Edge City Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $1,500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $129,000
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $95,300
      • Mar 4, 1984
    • Gross worldwide
      • $129,000
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 32 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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