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Director: John Clark
Cast: Terry Serio, Deborah Conway, Vangelis Mourikis, Grahame Bond
Mike loves his fast cars and his hot women. When he fancies the girlfriend of the local street racing king, Fox, he gets way in over his head in racing for his girl, his money and his life. Through racing, sex, nightclubs and small road trips the film depicts what it was like to be a teenager in Australia in the 1980's.
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Directed by John Clark, the 1982 film 'Running on Empty' offers a gritty, high-octane take on teenage life in 1980s Australia, blending intense street racing scenes, provocative relationships, and a compelling dramatic storyline that immerses viewers in the fast-paced world of its lead character, Mike.
Running on Empty is a 1982 Australian action film. The film was a minor success at the box office and has become a cult film because of its depiction of Australian street racing culture and cars of the period.
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