Hot Cars (1956)
Sleek ... soft ... expensive ... every move she made cost a man his life!
Genre : Action, Thriller
Runtime : 1H 0M
Director : Don McDougall
Writer : Don Martin, Richard H. Landau
Synopsis
Story of a salesman lured into the "hot car" racket.
Upon learning that he has to come out of retirement to steal 50 cars in one night to save his brother Kip's life, former car thief Randall "Memphis" Raines enlists help from a few "boost happy" pals to accomplish a seemingly impossible feat. From countless car chases to relentless cops, the high-octane excitement builds as Randall swerves around more than a few roadblocks to keep Kip alive.
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The teenage son of a motel owner steals a black convertible to impress a mysterious beauty he has a crush on.
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Story of a salesman lured into the "hot car" racket.
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Eleven-year-old petty criminal Maroa lives with her violent grandmother Brigida in Caracas. After her boyfriend Carlos is involved in a shooting, Maroa is arrested and sent to a school where Joaquin conducts the youth orchestra, and he asks the naturally talented Maroa to join. Days now revolve around the classes that Joaquin, the shy and unconventional teacher, gives her. He is immediately interested in this talented young girl, who lacks all notion of discipline. Joaquin, the only person to offer hope in the midst of her rejection, finds that through Maroa, his world has also changed forever.
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