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Release Date:
February 13, 1986
Original Title:
Killing Cars
Alternate Titles:
Blitz
Genres:
Action | Thriller
Production Companies:
Sentana Filmproduktion
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 104
In a complex story of automotive intrigue, oil barons, corporate finance, and international villainy, the inventor of an environmentally friendly car powered by energy cells becomes the target of killers. After Ralph Korda has given his patented worldcar to a German automaker for testing, he is confronted by ominous men, eager to get their hands on his patent. Evil Arab petroleum lords also want to stop this threat to the gasoline market any way they can.
Art Direction:
Norbert Scherer
Assistant Editor:
Gabriele Kröber
Cinematography:
Jacques Steyn
Director:
Michael Verhoeven
Editor:
Alfred Srp
Makeup Artist:
Margrit Neufink
Music:
Michael Landau
Producer:
Michael Schroeder
Stunt Coordinator:
François Doge
Stunts:
Hermann Joha
Hans Seck
Writer:
Michael Verhoeven
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