The cars that ate paris 1974 pg 1h 31min comedy, horror, scifi 11 june 1976 usa the small town of paris, australia deliberately causes car accidents, then sellssalvages all valuables from the wrecks as a means of economy. How paris is trying to control automotive traffic citylab. Original theatrical trailer for australian director peter weirs first feature length film. Its surrounded by treacherous roads that are prone to car accidents. Be prepared to not recognize some of them, as many are from french films, but whether youre. This clip is from an innovative australian film, the cars that ate paris, directed by australian peter weir 1944. It also helps age the movie that a few of the actors are no longer with us.
The cars that ate paris 1974 comedy, drama, horror, scifi. The cars that ate paris 1974 clip 1 on aso australias. It premiered at the cannes film festival in 1974 and was released later the same year in australia. Best action sci fi movies sci fi movies full length english horror action movie, cinema. The film was radically different from other popular films shown in australia at the time and achieved cult status. The story of how paris let cars eat it awayand then bit backis worth a closer look. Listen to the cars that ate paris soundcloud is an audio platform that lets you listen to what you love and share the sounds you create leicester. It seems so much improved over previous versions seen here in revival cinemas or on television that i suspect its from the same source material as the recent directorapproved region 1 transfer from home vision entertainment also presented in a doublefeature with the plumber. Tucked away in a dramatically lit corner of the paris motor show is a collection of famous film cars. The cars that ate paris was released in the us under the title the cars that eat people. Starring john meillon, terry camilleri, kevin miles, max gillies. I watched it because i had seen it years ago and liked it.
Since i have only watched the original version twice, i doubt that i would notice any of the subtle changes between the two films. The cars that ate paris, movie, 1974 pictures provided by. When arthur terry camilleri and his brother, george, have the. Cars that ate paris, the 1974 movie clip the world of. The small town of paris, australia deliberately causes car accidents, then sellssalvages. It also contains one of the most memorable performances by veteran australian actor. The cars that ate paris gives off the impression of a lot of fertile ideas that dont quite jell into something coherent. Nov 15, 2007 original theatrical trailer for australian director peter weirs first feature length film. Gateway classic cars the worlds largest classic and exotic. Shot mostly in the rural town of sofala, new south wales, the film is set in the fictional town of paris in which most. For over 21 years, we have been offering high quality classic cars for sale.
Weir hinted at his interest in this theme, with his first film, the cars that ate paris, shot over 27 days in 1974. The cars that ate paris 1974 scenes p3 terry camilleri. Cars full intro hd sheryl crow real gone 720p best quality. The waldo brothers become a victim of one of these. The cars that ate paris rewatched freaky foottothepedal action mad max continues australias longstanding cinematic love affair with cars, but nothing can top the cars that ate paris for. The buildings, the cars, the clothing, all show the age of the movie. The cars that ate paris 1974 the movie database tmdb. Stream tracks and playlists from the cars that ate paris on your desktop or mobile device. The residents of a small australian town survive by causing traffic accidents, stripping the cars and stealing the valuables. The cars that ate paris is a older movie and it shows. This is a very slowburn film about things going wrong in smalltown australia a town named paris, in this case and the young nerdowells who are basically indulged because its convenient are shot essentially as though theyve been subsumed into their modified, frightening. The cars that ate paris is a fascinating parody of smalltown australian values and a great early release from film maker peter weir.
The cars do not eat people, nor do they eat fake paris. The cars that ate paris 1974 letterboxd social film. Its a dark comedy and its satirical, but its also quite, quite insane. It is arguably his most striking, offbeat and original work. The cars that ate paris rewatched freaky foottothe. Whether you are looking at an investment or capturing the memories and dreams of days gone by, with 3,317 classics and exotics for sale, we are sure to have what you are looking for.
The paris of the title is a tiny town in the new south wales countryside. Both the cars that ate parisand the plumberhave been digitally remastered and are offered in their proper aspect ratios, 2. Still far from aware that the town of paris makes its living by killing passing motorists, survivor arthur terry camilleri finds his attempt to leave on foot thwarted, as metcalfe max gillies summons him back to see the mayor john meillon, in peter weirs the. The town of paris is in rural australia in the 1950 1960s. Mar 29, 2017 the story of how paris let cars eat it awayand then bit backis worth a closer look.
Complete with lights, proton packs, the logo on the door, and the ecto1. The cars that ate paris is a 1974 australian horror comedy film, produced by twin brothers hal and jim mcelroy and directed by peter weir. The movies really about a bunch of pathetic yokels who cause accidents to outsiders driving through town, then strip the car for parts while they lobotomize the survivors. The small town of paris, australia deliberately causes car accidents, then sells salvages.
Oct 24, 2017 the residents of a small australian town survive by causing traffic accidents, stripping the cars and stealing the valuables. The cars that ate paris vs the cars that eat people. The cars that ate paris was peter weirs first major feature film. Our cinema has a welloiled history in freaky foottothepedal films and. It was his first feature film, and was also based on an original story he had written. Beating george millers mad max 1979 to the punch as a reflection of the aussie mania for motor vehicles and open road, the cars that ate paris 1974 reboots the legends of coastal wreckers of past centuries, who lured merchant ships to their doom in order to plunder their cargos for profit. The 10 best films of the australian new wave page 2 taste. Arthur survives and is pronounced harmless by the mayor. This is part 1 of citylabs report on how the battle over the streets of paris shaped the modern city. For the best experience please update your browser.
After the death of his brother on the road, unemployed and unstable drifter arthur waldo stays for a while in the rural australian town of paris as the guest of the mayor, who hopes he will become a permanent member of the paris population. Apr 04, 2015 the cars that ate paris rewatched freaky foottothepedal action mad max continues australias longstanding cinematic love affair with cars, but nothing can top the cars that ate paris for. The cars that ate paris is now available on dvd from home vision entertainment in a new digital transfer approved by director peter weir and enhanced for 16x9 televisions. One such unfortunate survivor is young arthur, who remains in paris after his recovery. Dec 06, 2016 remember the vw beetle in the cars that ate paris. Ive put it on this list for the sake of thoroughness, not because i actually recommend you watch it or anything. Display as images display as list make and model make and year year category importancerole date added new ones first episode appearance ep. It also contains one of the most memorable performances by veteran australian actor, judy morris. The small town of paris, australia deliberately causes car accidents, then sellssalvages all valuables from the wrecks as a means of economy. The cars that ate paris also known as the cars that eat people is a 1974 australian new wave film that marked the directorial debut of peter weir. The movie takes place in the optimistically named paris, new south wales, a town. The mayor appoints arthur the town parking inspector complete with brassard and army bush jacket that further irritates the young men. Arthur soon realizes the quaint hamlet has a sinister secret.
The car on the crain is an fe holden the car the ford zephyr back into with the guy on the roof in a holden fj there was an austin mini the mayors plymouth belveder i think less car that gets burned out is a fc holden teh police car is a chevy 59 impala the blue hood the old guy is working on is from an fj holden. The cars that ate paris free listening on soundcloud. The cars that ate paris rewatched freaky foottothepedal action. The film was finally reissued in the usa at complete length in 1984. The cars that ate paris 1974 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. With terry camilleri, john meillon, kevin miles, rick scully. Cars 2 in this movie the cars travel to several international destinations, including paris. When arthur and his brother, george, have the misfortune of going. This version was reedited without peter weirs permission. The strange cavalcade of cars of the plot climax must have been a key influence on the mad max films that followed this pioneering arthouse production. The cars that ate paris rewatched freaky foottothepedal.