Running on Empty(1982)
He'll win at any cost...
Running on Empty Synopsis
Mike loves his fast cars and his hot women. When he fancies the girlfriend of the local street racing king, Fox, he gets way in over his head in racing for his girl, his money and his life. Through racing, sex, nightclubs and small road trips the film depicts what it was like to be a teenager in Australia in the 1980's.
Running on Empty (1982) is a action and drama film directed by John Clark, released on August 5, 1982 with a runtime of 1h 23m. It stars Terry Serio, Deborah Conway, Vangelis Mourikis and Grahame Bond. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 17 ratings.
- Director:
- John Clark
- Writers:
- Barry Tomblin, John Clark
- Producers:
- Pom Oliver
- Cinematographer:
- David Gribble
- Composer:
- Peter Crosbie
- Status:
- Released
Running on Empty (1982) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Running on Empty before you stream it.
Running on Empty Cast & Crew
Main cast
Terry Serio
as Mike
Deborah Conway
as Julie
Vangelis Mourikis
as Tony
Grahame Bond
as Jagger
- Bob Barrett
Bob Barrett
as Workman
- Warren Blondell
Warren Blondell
as Lee
- Jon Darling
Jon Darling
as Workman
- Peter Davies
Peter Davies
as Ram's Mate
- Kristoffer Greaves
Kristoffer Greaves
as Starter
Paul Johnstone
as Lecherous Garage Attendant
- Maurice Hughes
Maurice Hughes
as Foreman
Penne Hackforth-Jones
as Dave
Key crew
Directed by John Clark, written by Barry Tomblin and John Clark, produced by Pom Oliver.
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Running on Empty Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 17 ratings.
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Running on Empty – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Running on Empty online?
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Running on Empty (1982) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Running on Empty?
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The main cast of Running on Empty (1982) includes Terry Serio, Deborah Conway, Vangelis Mourikis, Grahame Bond and Bob Barrett. The film was directed by John Clark. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Running on Empty released?
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Running on Empty was released on August 5, 1982 and runs for 1h 23m.
Is Running on Empty worth watching?
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Running on Empty (1982) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 17 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Running on Empty?
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Yes. The official Running on Empty trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.