With the accidental discovery of a lethal bio-agent at her research facility, Dr. Christine Ruben decides to double cross her own government by stealing the deadly formula to keep it out of...
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Title: Shaker Run (1985)
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| Cliff Robertson | ... | Judd Pierson | |
| Leif Garrett | ... | Casey Lee | |
| Lisa Harrow | ... | Dr. Christine Rubin | |
| Shane Briant | ... | Paul Thoreau | |
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Peter Rowell | ... | Mr. Carney |
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Peter Hayden | ... | Michael Connoly |
| Ian Mune | ... | Barry Gordon | |
| Bruce Phillips | ... | Dr. Marshall | |
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Fiona Samuel | ... | Casey's Girl (as Fiona Samuels) |
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Deidre O'Connor | ... | Judd's Girl |
| Nathaniel Lees | ... | Squad Commander (as Nat Lees) | |
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Daniel Gilloni | ... | Thoreau's Driver |
| Geoffrey Heath | ... | Car Sales Customer | |
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Dave Smith | ... | Car Salesman |
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Igo Kantor | ... | CIA Man |
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With the accidental discovery of a lethal bio-agent at her research facility, Dr. Christine Ruben decides to double cross her own government by stealing the deadly formula to keep it out of the clutches of the military, whom she doesn't trust. To make her rendezvous with some confederates who promise to get her out of the country, she recruits daredevil driver Judd Pierson and his partner Casey Lee, who are down on their luck and take the job without knowing what they're getting into. Written by Alfred Jingle
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[the salesman quickly hands him the keys]
The Hitman: Thank you.
Car Salesman: [trying to stay positive] Drive carefully!
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In his 2019 autobiography "Idol Truth" Leif Garrett revealed he proposed marriage to his longtime girlfriend Nicolette Sheridan while making this film in New Zealand. She accepted, but later changed her mind. See more »Quotes
The Hitman: [about to steal a high-powered race car from a dealership] Give me the keys.[the salesman quickly hands him the keys]
The Hitman: Thank you.
Car Salesman: [trying to stay positive] Drive carefully!
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15 August 1985 (Norway) See more »Also Known As:
Dirka s smrtjo See more »Company Credits
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Shaker Run shows more of the New Zealand countryside than even Lord of the Rings. As an added bonus, there are fast V-8 powered cars speeding through it. While it is a bit thin on plot, what is provided is sufficient and more than made up for by the good cinematography, excellent actors and fulfilling chase scenes. Realizing that V-8 powered cars, let alone American V-8 powered are quite rare in New Zealand these days, it is quite fun to behold Judd (Cliff Robertson), a cantankerous American professional driver, blasting across bridges and down roads in the style of Mad Max in a modified Trans Am whilst outmaneuvering the secret police chasing him in sinister black indigenously-produced V-8 pursuit vehicles with air scoops in their hoods. The treat of the movie, in my opinion, was the part where Mr. Carney commandeers a Chevy-powered race car from a downtown dealership, drives it through a storefront window and pursues the Trans Am up a mountain road.
Shaker Run is a rare snapshot of New Zealand during the 1980's. The movies is as rare as it is entertaining for travel-oriented and eclectic motor heads such as myself.