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'Zero to Sixty' is a 1977 American comedy film directed by Don Weis and starring Darren McGavin, Sylvia Miles, Joan Collins, Denise Nickerson, and Dick Martin. The film was released on June 23, 1978 and was later reviewed by 'TV Guide', which called Darren McGavin "fun to watch" in the film, but noted the premise was brought to the screen six years later in a different film, 'Repo Man'. This film was Denise Nickerson's last acting performance before her retirement and her death in 2019.

Plot



Michael Nolan (McGavin) finds himself down on his luck following his divorce settlement, which has left him with nothing. During the repossession of his car, he makes chase all the way to the auto repossession company. His persistence impresses the owner, who hires him on the spot. Nolan is then teamed up with Larry, a 16-year-old experienced repo agent. As Nolan settles into his new career, he continually finds himself troubled by women, angry car owners, and more.

Cast



*Darren McGavin as Michael Nolan

*Sylvia Miles as Flo Ames

*Joan Collins as Gloria Martine

*Denise Nickerson as 'Larry' Wilde

*Dick Martin as Arthur Dunking

*Bill Hudson as Eddie

*Brett Hudson as Harry

*Mark Hudson as Sammy

*Vito Scotti as Benny

*Lorraine Gary as Billy-Jon

*David Huddleston as Harold Finch

*Gordon MacRae as Officer Joe

*Lyle Waggoner as Gay Bar Bartender

References




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