The Car(1977)
Is it a phantom, a demon, or the devil himself?
The Car 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.
The Car (1977) is a horror, action, thriller, mystery and fantasy film directed by Elliot Silverstein, released on May 12, 1977 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars James Brolin, Kathleen Lloyd, John Marley and R.G. Armstrong. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 339 ratings.
- Director:
- Elliot Silverstein
- Writers:
- Michael Butler, Dennis Shryack, Dennis Shryack
- Producers:
- Marvin Birdt, Elliot Silverstein
- Cinematographer:
- Gerald Hirschfeld
- Composer:
- Leonard Rosenman
- Production:
- Universal Pictures, Hollywood Road Films
- Status:
- Released
The Car (1977) Trailer
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The Car Videos & Clips
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The Car (1977) Trailer
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The Car Cast & Crew
Main 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
Elizabeth Thompson
as Margie Johnson
Roy Jenson
as Ray Mott
Kim Richards
as Lynn Marie Parent
Kyle Richards
as Debra Parent
- Kate Murtagh
Kate Murtagh
as Miss McDonald
Doris Dowling
as Bertha Clements
Eddie Little Sky
as Denson
Key crew
Directed by Elliot Silverstein, written by Michael Butler, Dennis Shryack and Dennis Shryack, produced by Marvin Birdt and Elliot Silverstein.
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The Car Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 339 ratings.
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The Car – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Car online?
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The Car (1977) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Car?
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The main cast of The Car (1977) includes James Brolin, Kathleen Lloyd, John Marley, R.G. Armstrong and John Rubinstein. The film was directed by Elliot Silverstein. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Car released?
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The Car was released on May 12, 1977 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is The Car worth watching?
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The Car (1977) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 339 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror, action and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Car?
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Yes. The official The Car trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.