Deadline Auto Theft (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1983, Deadline Auto Theft is an action, comedy and drama film directed by H.B. Halicki, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. After the attempted theft of his daughter's husband's car, LAPD Captain Gibbs declares war on master car thief Maindrian Pace, whose insurance investigation company provides the perfect front. A South American drug lord pays Pace and his team to steal 48 cars for him, so they set out on the job while the police frantically try to track him down. Their efforts pay off when Pace's boss double-crosses him and tips them off on his next job. Police pursue Pace in "Eleanor", the last of the cars needed to fulfill their contract, through southern California as he tries to get away.
Who’s in it. Deadline Auto Theft stars H.B. Halicki as Maindrian Pace, Hoyt Axton as Captain Gibbs, Marion Busia as Pumpkin Chase and Jerry Daugirda as Eugene Chase, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Deadline Auto Theft has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Deadline Auto Theft page.
If you liked it. Fans of Deadline Auto Theft tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Deadline Auto Theft (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Deadline Auto Theft change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Deadline Auto Theft worth watching?
- Deadline Auto Theft holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Deadline Auto Theft?
- Deadline Auto Theft stars H.B. Halicki, Hoyt Axton, Marion Busia, Jerry Daugirda and George Cole.
- When was Deadline Auto Theft released?
- Deadline Auto Theft was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.