The Cars That Ate Paris
148 people live in the township of Paris and every one of them is a murderer.
5.6
107 votes
1974
1h 31m
Comedy
Horror
Science Fiction
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.
Directed by Peter Weir
Top cast
John Meillon
The Mayor
Terry Camilleri
Arthur Waldo
Kevin Miles
Dr. Midland
Max Gillies
MetcalfeR
Rick Scully
George Waldo
Danny Adcock
Policeman
Bruce Spence
Charlie
Kevin Golsby
Insurance Man
Chris Haywood
DarrylP
Peter Armstrong
GormanJ
Joe Burrow
GangerD
Deryck Barnes
Al SmedleyE
Edward Howell
Tringham
Max Phipps
Mulray
Melissa Jaffer
BethDetails
Status
Released
Release date
October 10, 1974
Budget
$250K
Revenue
—
Language
English
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