Horror ·Action ·Thriller ·Mystery · United States of America · 1977 · 1h 36m

The Car

Director

Cast

James Brolin as Wade Parent Kathleen Lloyd as Lauren Humphries John Marley as Everett R.G. Armstrong as Amos Clements John Rubinstein as John Norris Elizabeth Thompson as Margie Johnson

Crew

Gerald Hirschfeld — Director of Photography Michael McCroskey — Editor Leonard Rosenman — Original Music Composer Michael Butler — Screenplay Dennis Shryack — Screenplay Lane Slate — Screenplay

Tagline

Is it a phantom, a demon, or the devil himself?

Synopsis

The Utah community of Santa Ynez is being terrorized by a mysterious black coupe that appears out of nowhere and begins running people down. After the car kills off the town sheriff, Captain Wade Parent is determined to stop the murderous driver.

Trailer

Official Trailer youtube.com

Mood & Themes

Key Collaborators

Elliot Silverstein Director Gerald Hirschfeld Director of Photography Michael McCroskey Editor Leonard Rosenman Original Music Composer Michael Butler Screenplay Dennis Shryack Screenplay Lane Slate Screenplay Michael Butler Story Dennis Shryack Story Elliot Silverstein Producer Marvin Birdt Producer

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