Running on Empty (1982)
He'll win at any cost...
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.
Director: John Clark
Genre: Action, Drama
Runtime: 83 min
Release Date: August 5, 1982
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
Screenplay
Music: Peter Crosbie
Cinematography: David Gribble
Editing: Stuart Armstrong
Country: Australia
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Racing and Need for Speed, Formula 1 Racing: Speed and Risk, Olympic Spirit and Sports, Formula Racing: Pit Stop and Speed
Keywords
love triangle, sports, speed, automobile, racing, road movie
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Running on Empty about?
- 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.
- 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, Bob Barrett, Warren Blondell.
- How long is Running on Empty?
- Running on Empty has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).
- What genre is Running on Empty?
- Running on Empty is a Action, Drama film.
- Where was Running on Empty produced?
- Running on Empty was produced in Australia.
- What are the themes of Running on Empty?
- The themes of Running on Empty include: Racing and Need for Speed, Formula 1 Racing: Speed and Risk, Olympic Spirit and Sports, Formula Racing: Pit Stop and Speed.