The Cars That Ate Paris(1974)
148 people live in the township of Paris and every one of them is a murderer.
The Cars That Ate Paris Synopsis
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.
The Cars That Ate Paris (1974) is a comedy, horror and science fiction film directed by Peter Weir, released on October 10, 1974 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars John Meillon, Terry Camilleri, Kevin Miles and Rick Scully. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 108 ratings.
- Director:
- Peter Weir
- Writers:
- Piers Davies, Peter Weir, Keith Gow
- Producers:
- Jim McElroy, Hal McElroy
- Cinematographer:
- John R. McLean
- Composer:
- Bruce Smeaton
- Production:
- Royce Smeal Film Productions, Salt-Pan
- Budget:
- $250,000
- Status:
- Released
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The Cars That Ate Paris Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Meillon
as Mayor
Terry Camilleri
as Arthur
Kevin Miles
as The Doctor
- Rick Scully
Rick Scully
as George
Max Gillies
as Metcalf
Danny Adcock
as Policeman
Bruce Spence
as Charlie
Kevin Golsby
as Insurance Man
Chris Haywood
as Darryl
- Peter Armstrong
Peter Armstrong
as Gorman
- Joe Burrow
Joe Burrow
as Ganger
- Deryck Barnes
Deryck Barnes
as Smedley
Key crew
Directed by Peter Weir, written by Piers Davies, Peter Weir and Keith Gow, produced by Jim McElroy and Hal McElroy.
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The Cars That Ate Paris Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 108 ratings.
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The Cars That Ate Paris – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Cars That Ate Paris online?
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The Cars That Ate Paris (1974) is available to stream on Criterion Channel and FlixFling, and to rent or buy from FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Cars That Ate Paris?
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The main cast of The Cars That Ate Paris (1974) includes John Meillon, Terry Camilleri, Kevin Miles, Rick Scully and Max Gillies. The film was directed by Peter Weir. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Cars That Ate Paris released?
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The Cars That Ate Paris was released on October 10, 1974 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is The Cars That Ate Paris worth watching?
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The Cars That Ate Paris (1974) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 108 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, horror and science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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