Double Nickels
| Double Nickels | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Jack Vacek |
| Written by | Patrice Schubert Jack Vacek |
| Produced by | Jack Vacek |
| Starring | Ed Abrams |
| Cinematography | Ron Sawade Tony Syslo |
| Edited by | Mick Brennan Ron Sawade Tony Syslo Jack Vacek |
| Music by | Mick Brennan J.B. Crabtree Mark Hanes Tim Henderson |
Production company | Smokey Productions |
| Distributed by | Smokey Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 89 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Double Nickels is a 1977 car chase action-comedy starring Jack Vacek, Patrice Schubert, Ed Abrams, George Cole, Michael "Mick" Brennan, and Tim "Tex" Taylor. Vacek also wrote, produced, and directed the film.[1][2]
The film deals with two men working in the repossession industry, by confiscating cars. They eventually realize that they are unwittingly working for a car theft ring, and that they have been tasked with stealing the vehicles.
Plot
[edit | edit source]Two highway patrolmen believe that they are making extra money on the side by repossessing cars. They come to realize that they are actually involved in a car theft ring.
Cast
[edit | edit source]- Jack Vacek as Smokey
- Ed Abrams as Ed
- Mick Brennan as Mick
- George Cole as George
- Michael Cole as Mike
- Larry Dunn as Mechanic
- Patrice Schubert as Jordan
Production
[edit | edit source]The film was shot in Los Angeles and contains a chase through the Los Angeles River Basin.
Reception
[edit | edit source]Variety described the film as "more empty calories for junk-film fans; cheap but tasty".[3]
Re-release
[edit | edit source]The film was re-released theatrically in 1978 under the title Split-Second Smokey.
References
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External links
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- Double Nickels at the TCM Movie Database
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