Running on Empty
1982 · 1h 23m · Action, Drama · Australia · Rated R (US)
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.
Directed by
John ClarkWritten by
Barry Tomblin5.9Smart score
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automobilelove triangleracingroad moviespeedsports
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