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A resource full of facts about car films - story spoilers and actors.
Well known movies starring cars
Are you a movie enthusiast who has a passion for cars? Then you're sure to have watched lots of movies that star seasoned actors as well as Hondas, El Caminos, Minis, Mitsubishis, Nissans, Aston Martins and Gran Turinos. Popular films like The Fast and The Furious, Vanishing Point, Bullitt and Gone in 60 seconds boast unusual storylines where the autos are vital to the tale. Fast action, high-speed chases and cool manoeuvres make up many scenes in well known movies such as Ronin, Smoky and the Bandit, The Italian Job, The Dukes of Hazard, Cars and The Blues Brothers. Batman and James Bond are of course two popular heroes who are never far from a noisy engine and a wide stretch of road - read on for more details!
The Fast and the Furious and what it's about.
Heart-racing and exhilarating, The Fast and the Furious has a vibrant car racing story at its heart. With actors Vin Diesel and Paul Walker, the movie is about the world of Asian automotive imports. Police officer, Brian O'Connor tries to track down a selection of robbers, who use Honda Civics that have been modified to steal merchandise by infiltrating a local street racing gang. He gets caught up in an underground desert racing championship in a Dodge Ranger and starts racing against ex-convict Dom Toretto. In the final scenes Dom is injured and Brian lets him run free instead of arresting him for his crimes due to their budding friendship. The movie fulfils its aim to provide viewers with edgy performances and fantastic scenery.
The Italian Job story
Anyone who knows a bit about cars and timeless movies will know about The Italian Job. The British film has collected a host of fans and new versions of the picture, first released in 1969, have since been made starring superb actors like Charlize Theron and Mark Wahlberg. The main role is played by Michael Caine. His character calls a team of his friends together to steal bars of gold from Torino in Italy with the assistance of a bus, two Jaguars and a trio of Mini Coopers. Plenty of car chases follow through the rivers, sewers, city streets, highways and rooftops. Charlie's team do get hold of the gold in the end but their bus driver loses control and their vehicle is left wobbling over the edge of a cliff - the credits roll as the friends figure out what to do next.
What is the main storyline in American Graffiti?
American Graffiti was written and directed by George Lucas featuring actors such as Ron Howard and Richard Dreyfuss. Initially released in 1973 the film was instantly met with positive reviews from the public and critics alike.