Joy Ride: An Auto Theft
Synopsis
In the summer of '76, after pinball and complaining lose their thrill, Val and Tim steal their friend Randal's car. The boys pick up some girls, Kari and Vicki, and go for a ride up in the hills. They intend to return the stolen car before Randal finishes baseball practice, but their adolescent hijinks spiral out of control. The short film seems to be designed to make teenagers see that joyriding isn't just a bit of fun.
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Joy Ride - An Auto Theft (1976)
Type: Featurette • Published 2010-10-01
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1976
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bill Crain
- Screenplay & Story
- Tom Schulman, Bill Crain
- Original Score
- Steven Leibman
- Original Title
- Joy Ride: An Auto Theft
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 13m
- Production Studios
- Barr Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bill Crain
Tom Schulman, Bill Crain
Steven Leibman
Bill Crain
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Schulman
Writer
Bill Crain
Producer
Bill Crain
Director
Bill Crain
Writer
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What is Joy Ride: An Auto Theft about?
In the summer of '76, after pinball and complaining lose their thrill, Val and Tim steal their friend Randal's car. The boys pick up some girls, Kari and Vicki, and go for a ride up in the hills. They intend to return the stolen car before Randal finishes baseball practice, but their adolescent hijinks spiral out of control. The short film seems to be designed to make teenagers see that joyriding isn't just a bit of fun.
Who directed Joy Ride: An Auto Theft?
Joy Ride: An Auto Theft was directed by Bill Crain.
Who stars in Joy Ride: An Auto Theft?
The principal cast of Joy Ride: An Auto Theft includes Kari Michaelsen, Victoria Paige Meyerink, Tim Palladino, Val Thorgusen.
When was Joy Ride: An Auto Theft released and how long is it?
Joy Ride: An Auto Theft was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 13m.
Who composed the musical score for Joy Ride: An Auto Theft?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Joy Ride: An Auto Theft was composed by Steven Leibman.