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Double Nickels
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Wikipedia article
'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.
Cast
*Ed Abrams as Ed
*Mick Brennan as Mick
*George Cole as George
*Michael Cole as Mike
*Larry Dunn as Mechanic
*Patrice Schubert as Jordan
*Jack Vacek as Smokey
Plot
Two highway patrolmen who believe that they are making extra money on the side repossessing cars come to realize that they are actually involved in a car theft ring.
Production
The film was shot in Los Angeles and contains a chase through the Los Angeles River Basin.
Reception
'Variety' described the film as "More empty calories for junk-film fans; cheap but tasty."
Re-release
The film was re-released theatrically in 1978 under the title 'Split-Second Smokey'.
References
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