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Release Year1974
Runtime1h 31m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationPG
GenresComedy, Horror, Science Fiction
Votes105
DirectorPeter Weir
WritersPiers Davies, Peter Weir, Keith Gow
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.6 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Cars That Ate Paris
About The Cars That Ate Paris
After surviving a car accident, a young man finds himself trapped in the isolated town of Paris, where the local economy depends on deliberately causing crashes and salvaging the wreckage. As he becomes entangled in the town’s routines, tensions between its residents and a rebellious group of youths begin to surface.
Directed by Peter Weir, The Cars That Ate Paris leans on a strong ensemble — John Meillon, Terry Camilleri, Kevin Miles — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1974.
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