''Zero to Sixty'' is a 1978 American
comedy film
The comedy film is a film genre that emphasizes humor. These films are designed to amuse audiences and make them laugh. Films in this genre typically have a happy ending, with dark comedy being an exception to this rule. Comedy is one of the o ...
directed by
Don Weis
Don Weis (May 13, 1922 – July 26, 2000) was an American film and television director.
Biography
Weis was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Emma (née Wiener; 1889–1971) and Meyer Weis (1886-1942). He graduated from the University of Southern ...
and starring
Darren McGavin,
Sylvia Miles,
Joan Collins,
Denise Nickerson, and
Dick Martin. The film was released on June 23, 1978 and was later reviewed by ''TV Guide'', which called
Darren McGavin "fun to watch" in the film, but noted the premise was brought to the screen six years later in a different film, ''
Repo Man''.
Plot
Michael Nolan (McGavin) finds himself down on his luck following his divorce settlement, which has left him with nothing. During the repossession of his car, he makes chase all the way to the auto repossession company. His persistence impresses the owner, who hires him on the spot. Nolan is then teamed up with Larry, a 16-year-old experienced repo agent. As Nolan settles into his new career, he continually finds himself troubled by women, angry car owners, and more.
Cast
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Darren McGavin as Michael Nolan
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Sylvia Miles as Flo Ames
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Joan Collins as Gloria Martine
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Denise Nickerson as 'Larry' Wilde
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Dick Martin as Arthur Dunking
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Bill Hudson as Eddie
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Brett Hudson as Harry
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Mark Hudson as Sammy
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Vito Scotti as Benny
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Lorraine Gary as Billy-Jon
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David Huddleston
David William Huddleston (September 17, 1930 – August 2, 2016) was an American actor. An Emmy Awards, Emmy Award nominee, Huddleston had a prolific television career, and appeared in many films, including'' Rio Lobo'', ''Blazing Saddles'', '' ...
as Harold Finch
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Gordon MacRae as Officer Joe
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Lyle Waggoner as Gay Bar Bartender
References
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1970s English-language films
1978 films
1978 comedy films
American comedy films
First Artists films
Films about automobiles
1970s American films
English-language comedy films
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