Running on Empty(1982)

He'll win at any cost...

5.3(17)1h 23mAugust 5, 1982

Synopsis

Mike loves his fast cars and his hot women. When he fancies the girlfriend of the local street racing king, Fox, he gets way in over his head in racing for his girl, his money and his life. Through racing, sex, nightclubs and small road trips the film depicts what it was like to be a teenager in Australia in the 1980's.

Directed by John Clark

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Cast

Terry Serio

Mike

Deborah Conway

Julie

Vangelis Mourikis

Tony

Grahame Bond

Jagger

Bob Barrett

Workman

Warren Blondell

Lee

Jon Darling

Workman

Peter Davies

Ram's Mate

Kristoffer Greaves

Starter

Paul Johnstone

Lecherous Garage Attendant

Maurice Hughes

Foreman

Penne Hackforth-Jones

Dave

Max Cullen

Rebel

Chris Haywood

Photographer

Richard Moir

Fox

Tim MacLean

Photographer's Assistant

Brian McNevin

Fox's Timer

Sno Norton-Sinclair

Starter's Mate

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Running on Empty was released in 1982.

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Running on Empty runs for 83 minutes (1 hour and 23 minutes).

Who directed Running on Empty?+

Running on Empty was directed by John Clark.

Who stars in Running on Empty?+

Running on Empty stars Terry Serio, Deborah Conway, Vangelis Mourikis, Grahame Bond and Bob Barrett.

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