The Cars That Ate Paris

The Cars That Ate Paris

1974
1h 31m
5.5

5.5/10

103 votes • View on IMDb

"148 people live in the township of Paris and every one of them is a murderer."

Overview

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.

Status: Released

Budget: $250,000

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Royce Smeal Film Productions Salt-Pan
Production Countries
Australia
Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date October 10, 1974
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0071282

Cast

John Meillon
John Meillon

The Mayor

Terry Camilleri
Terry Camilleri

Arthur Waldo

Kevin Miles
Kevin Miles

Dr. Midland

Max Gillies
Max Gillies

Metcalfe

Rick Scully
Rick Scully

George Waldo

Danny Adcock
Danny Adcock

Policeman

Bruce Spence
Bruce Spence

Charlie

Kevin Golsby
Kevin Golsby

Insurance Man

Chris Haywood
Chris Haywood

Darryl

Peter Armstrong
Peter Armstrong

Gorman

Joe Burrow
Joe Burrow

Ganger

Deryck Barnes
Deryck Barnes

Al Smedley

Key Crew

Jim McElroy
Producer
Peter Weir
Screenplay
Hal McElroy
Producer
Peter Weir
Director