Deadline Auto Theft

Name: Deadline Auto Theft
Genre: Action, Comedy, Drama, Crime
Released: 1983-10-28
Duration: 1 h 38 min
Cast: H.B. Halicki, Hoyt Axton, Marion Busia, Jerry Daugirda, Lang Jeffries

1983·Movie·PG·98 min·★ 5.4(12)

Action Comedy Drama Crime More English titles

After the attempted theft of his daughter's husband's car, LAPD Captain Gibbs declares war on master car thief Maindrian Pace, whose insurance investigation company provides the perfect front. A South American drug lord pays Pace and his team to steal 48 cars for him, so they set out on the job while the police frantically try to track him down. Their efforts pay off when Pace's boss double-crosses him and tips them off on his next job. Police pursue Pace in "Eleanor", the last of the cars needed to fulfill their contract, through southern California as he tries to get away.

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About Deadline Auto Theft

Deadline Auto Theft is a 1983 English-language action, comedy and drama film directed by H.B. Halicki. The cast is led by H.B. Halicki, Hoyt Axton, Marion Busia. It has a runtime of 1h 38m.

Deadline Auto Theft was produced by Halicki Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on October 28, 1983, and carries a PG certification.

Director: H.B. Halicki
Writers: H.B. Halicki
Release date: October 28, 1983
Original language: English
Age rating: PG
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Production: Halicki Productions

Deadline Auto Theft cast & crew

Deadline Auto Theft was directed by H.B. Halicki and written by H.B. Halicki.

The cast features H.B. Halicki as Maindrian Pace, Hoyt Axton as Captain Gibbs, Marion Busia as Pumpkin Chase, Jerry Daugirda as Eugene Chase, Lang Jeffries as Lt. Arthur, and Dan Grimaldi as Carl.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Philip Kachaturian, cinematography is by Tony Syslo, and it was produced by H.B. Halicki.

Is Deadline Auto Theft worth watching?

At 1h 38m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy action, comedy, and drama, Deadline Auto Theft is worth a place on your watchlist.

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