A young punk, recruited by a car repo agency, finds himself in pursuit of a Chevrolet Malibu with a huge, $20,000 bounty--and something otherworldly stashed in its trunk.
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| Harry Dean Stanton | ... |
Bud
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| Emilio Estevez | ... |
Otto
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| Tracey Walter | ... |
Miller
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| Olivia Barash | ... |
Leila
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| Sy Richardson | ... |
Lite
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Susan Barnes | ... |
Agent Rogersz
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Fox Harris | ... |
J. Frank Parnell
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Oly
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| Del Zamora | ... |
Lagarto
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| Eddie Velez | ... |
Napo
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Zander Schloss | ... |
Kevin
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Jennifer Balgobin | ... |
Debbi
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Dick Rude | ... |
Duke
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| Miguel Sandoval | ... |
Archie
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| Vonetta McGee | ... |
Marlene
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| Richard Foronjy | ... |
Plettschner
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Bruce White | ... |
Reverend Larry
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| Biff Yeager | ... |
Agent B
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Ed Pansullo | ... |
Agent E
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Steve Mattson | ... |
Agent S
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Thomas R. Boyd | ... |
Agent T
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Charles Hopkins | ... |
Mr. Humphries
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| Helen Martin | ... |
Mrs. Parks
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Jon St. Elwood | ... |
Miner
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Kelitta Kelly | ... |
Delilah
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| Varnum Honey | ... |
Motorcycle Cop
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Sue Kiel | ... |
Ms. Magruder
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| David Chung | ... |
Sheriff
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Cynthia Szigeti | ... |
U.F.O. Lady
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Dorothy Bartlett | ... |
English Dustbin Lady
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Jonathon Hugger | ... |
Otto Dad
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Sharon Gregg | ... |
Otto Mom
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Dale Reynolds | ... |
Peason
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Jac McAnelly | ... |
Pakman
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Shep Wickham | ... |
Additional Blond Agent
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Gregg Taylor | ... |
Additional Blond Agent
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Jon Fondy | ... |
Additional Blond Agent
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Keith Miley | ... |
Additional Blond Agent
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Michael Bennett | ... |
Additional Blond Agent
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Brad Jamieson | ... |
Additional Blond Agent
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| Jimmy Buffett | ... |
Additional Blond Agent
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Janet Chan | ... |
Repo Wife #1
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| Angelique Pettyjohn | ... |
Repo Wife #2
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Logan Carter | ... |
Repo Wife #3
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Laura Sorrenson | ... |
Repo Wife #4
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George Sawaya | ... |
First Repo Victim
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Connie Ponce | ... |
Repo Victim's Wife
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Bob Ellis | ... |
Soda Jerk
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Quentin Gutierrez | ... |
Tow Truck Driver
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Richard Furukawa | ... |
Liquor Store Clerk #1
(as Richard Surukawa)
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'Earthquake' Hesson | ... |
Liquor Store Clerk #2
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| Keith Morris | ... |
Nightclub Band Member
(as The Circle Jerks)
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| Greg Hetson | ... |
Nightclub Band Member
(as The Circle Jerks)
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| Chuck Biscuits | ... |
Nightclub Band Member
(as The Circle Jerks)
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Earl Liberty | ... |
Nightclub Band Member
(as The Circle Jerks)
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Clyde Grimes | ... |
Scooter Guys Member
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Chuck Askerneese | ... |
Scooter Guys Member
(as The Untouchables)
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Kevin Long | ... |
Scooter Guys Member
(as The Untouchables)
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Jerry Miller | ... |
Scooter Guys Member
(as The Untouchables)
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Rob Lampron | ... |
Scooter Guys Member
(as The Untouchables)
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Josh Harris | ... |
Scooter Guys Member
(as The Untouchables)
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Herman Askerneese | ... |
Scooter Guys Member
(as The Untouchables)
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Kim Williams | ... |
Laundry Person
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Michele Person | ... |
Laundry Person
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Wally Cronin | ... |
Doctor
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Monona Wali | ... |
Nurse
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| Dolores Deluce | ... |
Nurse
(as Delores Deluxe)
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Cosmo Mata | ... |
Bouncer
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| Rodney Bingenheimer | ... |
Club Owner
(as Rodney Bengenheimer)
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| Jorge Martínez | ... |
Tennis Player
(as Jorge Martinez)
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Melanie Schloss | ... |
Tennis Player
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| Nancy Richardson | ... |
Tennis Player
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| Con Covert | ... |
Harry Pace
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| Luis Contreras | ... |
Mr. Humphries' Security Guard (uncredited)
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| Alex Cox | ... |
Carwash Attendant (uncredited)
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| Todd Darling | ... |
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Linda Jensen | ... |
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Tom Musca | ... |
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| Michael Nesmith | ... |
Rabbi (uncredited)
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Fox Purtill | ... |
Radiation suit (uncredited)
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Terry Schwartz | ... |
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Peter Wacks | ... |
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| Jeffrey Weissman | ... |
UFO Enthusiast (uncredited)
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Abbe Wool | ... |
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Diane Zapanta | ... |
Calendar girl (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Alex Cox | ||
Written by
| Alex Cox | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Peter McCarthy | ... | producer |
| Michael Nesmith | ... | executive producer |
| Gerald T. Olson | ... | associate producer (as Gerald Olson) |
| Jonathan Wacks | ... | producer |
Music by
| Steven Hufsteter | ||
| Tito Larriva | ... | (as Humberto Larriva) |
Cinematography by
| Robby Müller | ... | director of photography (as Robby Muller) |
Editing by
| Dennis Dolan | ||
Editorial Department
| Dennis Brookins | ... | negative cutter |
| Dennis Brown | ... | apprentice editor |
| Barbara Caporale | ... | apprentice editor |
| Joan E. Chapman | ... | assistant editor (as Joan Chapman) |
| Janiss Garza | ... | supervising assistant editor |
| Thure Gustafson | ... | assistant editor |
| Stephen R. Myers | ... | assistant editor (as Steven Myers) |
Casting By
| Victoria Thomas | ||
Production Design by
| Lynda Burbank | ||
Art Direction by
| Lynda Burbank | ||
| J. Rae Fox | ||
Set Decoration by
| Cheryl Cutler | ||
Costume Design by
| Theda DeRamus | ... | (as Theda Deramus) |
Makeup Department
| Sharon Francis | ... | hair stylist (as Sharon Frances) / makeup artist (as Sharon Frances) |
| Lisa Schulze | ... | hair stylist: additional photography / makeup artist: additional photography |
| Sheri Short | ... | assistant hair stylist / assistant makeup artist |
| Kyle Sweet | ... | assistant hair stylist (as Kyle Tucy) / assistant makeup artist (as Kyle Tucy) |
Production Management
| Allen Alsobrook | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Betsy Magruder | ... | first assistant director |
| Rip Murray | ... | second assistant director (as William 'Rip' Murray) |
Art Department
| Douglas Dick | ... | construction coordinator (as Doug Dick) |
| Douglas Fox | ... | property master (as Doug Fox) |
| John Lafia | ... | leadman |
| Ron Seigel | ... | property master: additional photography (as Ron Seigal) |
Sound Department
| Richard Beggs | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Christopher Flick | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Donald Flick | ... | sound editor |
| Kim Fowler | ... | foley artist |
| Warren Hamilton Jr. | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Larry Hoki | ... | production sound mixer: additional photography |
| Bonnie Koehler | ... | adr editor |
| Michael Minkler | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Steve Nelson | ... | production sound mixer |
| John Post | ... | foley artist |
| Philip Rogers | ... | sound recordist |
| David E. Stone | ... | sound editor (as David Stone) |
| Ian Valentine | ... | boom operator |
| Richard L. Anderson | ... | sound effects editor (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Roger George | ... | special effects |
| Robbie Knott | ... | special effects (as Robby Knott) |
Visual Effects by
| William Cruse | ... | visual effects |
| Magdalena Rangel | ... | computer graphics (as Magda Rangel) |
| Steven Michael Sarno | ... | computer graphics |
| George Seminara | ... | computer graphics (as George Seminarh) |
Stunts
| Rick Barker | ... | stunts |
| Brad Bovee | ... | stunt coordinator: additional photography |
| Thomas R. Boyd | ... | stunt double (as Thomas Boyd) |
| Danny Costa | ... | stunts (as Danny Kosta) |
| Will Dawson | ... | stunts |
| Bob Ellis | ... | stunt double (as Bobby Ellis) |
| Eddie Hice | ... | stunt coordinator / stunts |
| Loren Janes | ... | stunt safety |
| Fred Scheiwiller | ... | stunts |
| Rick Seaman | ... | stunts |
| Michael Sinclair Walter | ... | stunts (as Michael Walters) |
| Harry Wowchuk | ... | stunts |
| Alex Cox | ... | stunt driver: Fox Harris (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Orlando Bagwell | ... | grip |
| Chris Centrella | ... | gaffer: additional photography / grip: additional photography |
| Robert K. Feldmann | ... | key grip (as Robert Feldman) |
| Kevin Galbraith | ... | electrician |
| Greg Gardiner | ... | gaffer |
| Jim Grce | ... | electrician |
| Scott Guthrie | ... | best boy electric |
| Daniel Hainey | ... | second camera operator |
| Rowdy Herrington | ... | grip |
| Kenneth J. Jones | ... | best boy grip (as Kenneth Jones) |
| Martin J. Layton | ... | first assistant camera (as Marty Layton) |
| Michael E. Little | ... | first assistant camera: additional photography (as Michael Little) |
| Chris Lombardi | ... | second assistant camera: additional photography |
| Dennis J. Lootens | ... | grip (as Dennis Lootens) |
| Patrick Melly | ... | electrician: additional photography |
| Ramon Menendez | ... | electrician: additional photography |
| Tom Musca | ... | video camera |
| Les Percy | ... | grip (as Leslie Percy) |
| Stephen L. Posey | ... | camera operator: second unit (as Stephen Posey) |
| John Reeder | ... | video engineer |
| Robert Richardson | ... | camera operator: additional photography |
| Tom Richmond | ... | second camera: additional photography |
| Christopher Tufty | ... | camera assistant: second unit (as Chris Tufty) |
| Martin Turner | ... | still photographer |
| Thomas Vanghele | ... | second assistant camera |
| Larry Markart | ... | additional camera operator (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Tim Healey | ... | wardrobe assistant |
Location Management
| Mark Anderson | ... | location scout |
Music Department
| Clem Burke | ... | musician: drums |
| Chuck Ferry | ... | assistant music engineer |
| Steven Hufsteter | ... | score performer (as Steven Hufsteter - The Plugz) |
| Tito Larriva | ... | score performer (as Tito Larriva - The Plugz) |
| Daniel Levitin | ... | musician (as Dr. Daniel Levitin) |
| Tony Marsico | ... | score performer (as Tony Marsico - The Plugz) |
| Kathy Nelson | ... | music supervisor |
| Iggy Pop | ... | composer: theme |
| Charlie Quintana | ... | score performer (as Charlie Quintana - The Plugz) |
| Greg Fulginiti | ... | music engineer (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Sharron Reynolds | ... | script supervisor |
| Brenda Weisman | ... | script supervisor (as Brenda Weiman) |
Transportation Department
| Dan Boyd | ... | driver |
| Thomas R. Boyd | ... | driver (as Tom Boyd) |
| Jackie Diskin | ... | driver |
| Bob Ellis | ... | driver (as Bobby Ellis) |
| Thomas S. Lynch | ... | driver (as Tom Lynch) |
| John Morello | ... | driver |
| Scott Padgent | ... | driver |
| David Shaffer | ... | transportation captain (as David Shafer) |
| Hal Voelkel | ... | driver |
Additional Crew
| Cameron Bishop | ... | craft service |
| Misty Carey | ... | production assistant (as Misty Sue Carey) / production assistant |
| Tim Clouse | ... | security officer |
| Chuck Collett | ... | technical consultant |
| Robert Dawson | ... | title designer: main titles |
| Al Delapp | ... | police |
| Bill Demyen | ... | police |
| Debbie Diaz | ... | executive: Edge City |
| Harry Hauss | ... | helicopter pilot |
| Marsha Koff | ... | production controller |
| Iya Labunka | ... | production coordinator |
| Mark Lewis | ... | technical advisor |
| Steven McAfee | ... | production assistant (as Steve McAfee) |
| Bruce McKrimmon | ... | video technical director |
| Michael Nesmith | ... | presenter |
| Amy Ness | ... | production executive |
| Brant Reiter | ... | creative consultant |
| Dick Rude | ... | creative consultant |
| Pat Stransky | ... | security officer |
| Anne Van Der Vort | ... | production assistant |
| Abbe Wool | ... | video coordinator |
Thanks
| Michael Chinich | ... | thanks |
| Harry Gittes | ... | thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Artificial Eye (1984) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Euro Space (1987) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Filmwelt (1984) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- New Vision Films (1985) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Universal Pictures (1984) (United States) (theatrical)
- A+E Networks (1992) (United States) (tv)
- Anchor Bay Entertainment (2000) (United States) (DVD)
- Argentina Video Home (1984) (Argentina) (VHS)
- CIC Video (West Germany) (VHS)
- CIC Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
- CIC-Taft Home Video (1986) (Australia) (video)
- Esselte CIC Video (Netherlands) (VHS)
- Eureka Entertainment (2012) (United Kingdom) (Blu-ray) (Limited Edition)
- Explosive-Media (2019) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- Focus Features (2006) (United States) (DVD) (Collector's Edition)
- Home Video Hellas (HVH) (1989) (Greece) (VHS)
- MCA Home Video (1986) (United States) (VHS)
- MCA/Universal Home Video (United States) (laserdisc)
- The Criterion Collection (2013) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- The Criterion Collection (2013) (United States) (DVD)
- Umbrella Entertainment (2010) (Australia) (DVD)
- Umbrella Entertainment (2012) (Australia) (Blu-ray)
- Umbrella Entertainment (2023) (Australia) (Blu-ray)
- Universal Home Video (2003) (Brazil) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE) (2004) (United States) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures (2003) (France) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures (2003) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures (2003) (Italy) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures (2003) (South Korea) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures (2003) (Germany) (DVD)
- VideoVisa (Mexico) (VHS)
- Videosonic (2003) (Greece) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Movie Magic (opticals)
- System One (production/payroll)
- Filmtrucks (locations)
- Electric Melody Studios (electronic sound effects)
- Lion's Gate Sound (recording facilities)
- L.A. International Records (courtesy of: "Coup D'etat")
- Frontiers Records (courtesy of: "Institutionalized")
- Unicorn Records (courtesy of: "TV Party")
- Fatima Records (courtesy of: "El Clavo Y La Cruz")
- MCA Records (courtesy of: "Rhumboogie")
- San Andreas Records and Tapes (soundtrack album available on)
- Deluxe Entertainment Services (color by)
- MCA Records (soundtrack distributed by)
- Technicolor (prints by)
- NW Ayer (special thanks)
- Car-Freshener (special thanks)
- Ralph's Markets (special thanks)
- Helfick Enterprises (special thanks)
- THX Ltd. (digital mastering: Anchor Bay DVD & VHS)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Frustrated punk rocker Otto quits his supermarket job after slugging a co-worker, and is later dumped by his girlfriend at a party. Wandering the streets in frustration, he is recruited in the repossession of a car by a repo agent. After discovering his parents have donated his college fund to a televangelist, he joins the repossession agency (Helping Hand Acceptance Corporation) as an apprentice "repo man". During his training, he is introduced into the mercenary and paranoid world of the drivers, befriended by a UFO conspiracy theorist, confronted by rival repo agents, discovers some of his one-time friends have turned to a life of crime, is lectured to near cosmic unconsciousness by the repo agency grounds worker, and finds himself entangled in a web of intrigue concerning a huge repossession bounty on a 1964 Chevy Malibu driven by a lunatic government scientist, with Top Secret cargo in the trunk.
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| Taglines | A repo man is always intense... but only a fool gets killed for a car. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $1,500,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend United States | $95,300, 04 Mar 1984 |
| Cumulative Worldwide Gross | $3,750,080 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | When filming began, they only had one 1964 Chevy Malibu. It was stolen a couple of days into filming, forcing the film crew to scramble to find a replacement. Shortly after finding a replacement, the original was recovered by the police undamaged. This was fortunate timing because about a day later Fox Harris severely damaged one of the Malibus by accidentally ploughing it into a gasoline pump. In the carwash scene, one of the gas pumps is clearly severely dented up and damaged. This is the pump Fox plowed into in a previous take. See more » |
| Goofs | When the motor-cycle cop walks to the back of the Chevy Malibu to look in the trunk, the number plate is "K8B 283". As the Malibu drives off, leaving the cop's smoking boots, its number plate is "127 GBH". According to the director's voice-over, these takes were months apart because the original Malibu was stolen from the set. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited into Cent une tueries de zombies (2012). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Repo Man Theme Song See more » |
| Crazy Credits | Credits scroll down instead of up See more » |
| Quotes |
Debbi:
Duke, let's go do some crimes. Duke: Yeah. Let's go get sushi and not pay. See more » |