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The Cars That Ate Paris is a 1974 Australian horror comedy film, produced by twin brothers Hal and Jim McElroy and directed by Peter Weir. It was his first feature film, and was also based on an original story he had written.
- $250,000
- Hal and Jim McElroy
Jun 11, 1976 · The Cars That Ate Paris: Directed by Peter Weir. With John Meillon, Terry Camilleri, Kevin Miles, Rick Scully. The small town of Paris, Australia deliberately causes car accidents, then sells/salvages all valuables from the wrecks as a means of economy.
- Peter Weir
- 64
- 3 min
The Cars That Ate Paris. The residents of a small Australian town survive by causing traffic accidents, stripping the cars and stealing the valuables. When Arthur (Terry Camilleri) and...
- (17)
- Peter Weir
- PG
- Terry Camilleri
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Film Details. Articles & Reviews. Notes. Brief Synopsis. A small town in rural Australia makes its living by causing car accidents and salvaging any valuables from the wrecks. Cast & Crew. Read More. Peter Weir. Director. Terrance Camilleri. Arthur. John Meillon. Mayor. Kevin Miles. Dr Midland. Melissa Jaffer. Beth. Max Gillies. Metcalfe.
- Peter Weir
- Terrance Camilleri
The Cars That Ate Paris. Directed by Peter Weir • 1974 • Australia. Starring Terry Camilleri, John Meillon, Kevin Miles. The debut feature from Australian New Wave legend Peter Weir is a brilliantly original blend of cracked comedy and macabre horror that Stanley Kubrick selected as one his all-time favorite films.
A small town in rural Australia (Paris) makes its living by causing car accidents and salvaging any valuables from the wrecks. Into this town come brothers Arthur and George. George is killed when the Parisians cause their car to crash, but Arthur survives and is brought into the community as an orderly at the hospital.