The Car
Is it a phantom, a demon, or the devil himself?
The Utah community of Santa Ynez is being terrorized by a mysterious black coupe that appears out of nowhere and begins running people down.After the car kills off the town sheriff, Captain Wade Parent is determined to stop the murderous driver.
- Director
- Elliot Silverstein
- Signature
- Tension · Wonder · Action
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22 billed performers
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The Utah community of Santa Ynez is being terrorized by a mysterious black coupe that appears out of nowhere and begins running people down. After the car kills off the town sheriff, Captain Wade Parent is determined to stop the murderous driver.
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- Release date
- May 12, 1977
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
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- Language
- English
- Country
- United States of America
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