The Cars That Ate Paris
From The Grindhouse Cinema Database
The Cars That Ate Paris (1974, AUS) is a cult classic Horror-Comedy film directed by Peter Weir
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Main Details
- Released in 1974 | Color
- Running time: 91 minutes | 74 minutes (US cut)
- Production Co: Salt Pan Films | Royce Smeal Film Productions
- Distribution Co: MCA (Australia) | British Empire Films (Australia) | New Line Cinema (US)
- Directed by Peter Weir
- Screenplay by Peter Weir, Based on Original story: Peter Weir and Keith Gow
- Starring John Meillon, Terry Camilleri, Kevin Miles
- Music by Bruce Smeaton
- Cinematography by John McLean
- Edited by Wayne LeClos
- Produced by Hal and Jim McElroy
Plot Summary
- The small town of Paris, Australia deliberately causes car accidents, then sells/salvages all valuables from the wrecks as a means of economy.
Also Known As
- The Cars That Eat People