The Cars That Ate Paris (1974)

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The Cars That Ate Paris on IMDb 5.6/10 2,907 votes

Released:
1974-10-10

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.

Director:
Peter Weir

Runtime:
1h 31min

Genre:
Comedy, Horror, Science Fiction

  • Cast:
  • John Meillon
    as
    The Mayor
  • Terry Camilleri
    as
    Arthur Waldo
  • Kevin Miles
    as
    Dr. Midland
  • Max Gillies
    as
    Metcalfe
  • Rick Scully
    as
    George Waldo