Running on Empty

August. 05,1982      R
Rating:
5.7
Trailer Synopsis Cast

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.

Terry Serio as  Mike
Deborah Conway as  Julie
Vangelis Mourikis as  Tony
Grahame Bond as  Jagger
Paul Johnstone as  Lecherous Garage Attendant
Max Cullen as  Rebel
Chris Haywood as  Photographer
Richard Moir as  Fox

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Reviews

Exoticalot
1982/08/05

People are voting emotionally.

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SnoReptilePlenty
1982/08/06

Memorable, crazy movie

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BallWubba
1982/08/07

Wow! What a bizarre film! Unfortunately the few funny moments there were were quite overshadowed by it's completely weird and random vibe throughout.

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Tayyab Torres
1982/08/08

Strong acting helps the film overcome an uncertain premise and create characters that hold our attention absolutely.

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mattevanspenguin
1982/08/09

The movie has started, the wheels spin, your car has entered a race against the Fox.... You're behind you can't get in front, you figure, "if i go out, i'm taking you with me..." You smash into the cars parked on the side of the road, you turn to hit Fox but your aim is bad.... Bang, you've gone up the back of a VW, and smash you've landed in a reservoir. Your car lights on fire. You could get out if you wanted, but the shame of losing has taken you... BANG! Your car blows up, everyone looks on in despair, some crying... The sound of a siren tells you the cops are coming. Everyone gets in their cars and bolts, leaving you to burn. The charred remains of the cars frame sits there, haunting the on lookers... You're dead.This is one of the scenes; actually its the first scene in the movie. There are many more like it. As you enter the cockpit of the Fox in his pimped out V8 ford, Terry Serio in his crazy GTHO, and many others in this blast from the past.... JOHN CLARKS masterpiece, "RUNNING ON EMPTY" "-He'll win at any cost-"

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CybaGirl
1982/08/10

I remember watching this movie many years ago on VHS at a friends place. At first I thought it would be a boring car movie. But much to my surprise it ended up being one of the best movies I can remember watching for its time.It has a good story line and best of all it has some awesome Aussie cars and street racing. I really loved Fox's car the most which was a worked Dodge Charger. The paint work which was done on this car was truly outstanding in my opinion :)!There's also a black two door blown 57 Chev which comes into the movie later on. I actually managed to get a copy of this movie on VHS last year at K-Mart over here in Australia. I did have plans of converting this movie to DVD myself as I believe it is a movie worth the conversion. But much to my surprise this weekend while I was browsing the DVD movie bin I came across it on DVD. So of course I grabbed it while I could as it was the only copy there.Anyway if you really want to see some classic street racing with real muscle cars, including a great story line without a rice burner in sight. Then this movie is for you!!!!Here is some additional info taken from the back of the DVD.He'll Win At Any Cost Fox is a young man that lives in the fast lane. He believes he is the fastest man on the road - but street racing is illegal. If he doesn't accept his latest challenge he could loose his girl... if he does accept, he could lose his life. Living dangerously, living fast and winning at any cost is their obsession. They don't turn back, the don't give in.. and the don't ask for help.

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m3ch
1982/08/11

This is a great,but not widely known movie here in the states. It has some excellent cars,especially the blown 57 chevy.Times when Nitrous was not widely known and just becoming popular.some pretty decent racing,but a little corny. This movie is know here in the states as "Fastlane Fever" also!enjoy!

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The red capsicum
1982/08/12

All time Australian classic car movie. Acting is pretty average and script could use some work BUT the car chases and drag racing scenes are worth it. This has a huge cult following in Australia. Highly recommended for Rev-heads.

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