Killing Cars
“Brilliant automotive engineer. Ruthless businessman. Moving target...”
Synopsis
In a complex story of automotive intrigue, oil barons, corporate finance, and international villainy, the inventor of an environmentally friendly car powered by energy cells becomes the target of killers. After Ralph Korda has given his patented worldcar to a German automaker for testing, he is confronted by ominous men, eager to get their hands on his patent. Evil Arab petroleum lords also want to stop this threat to the gasoline market any way they can.
Top Cast
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Jürgen Prochnow
Ralph Korda
Senta Berger
Marie Landauer
Agnès Soral
Violet Blum
Daniel Gélin
Kellermann
Peter Matic
Dr. Hein
Bernhard Wicki
Von der Mühle
William Conrad
Mr. Mahoney
Heinz Hoenig
Kranführer
Uwe Hacker
Schulz
Oliver Rohrbeck
Stitch
Axel Scholtz
Peter
Stefan Meinke
Niki
Marina Larsen
Dina
Klaus Mikoleit
Werk-Detektiv Tiedtke
Wolf Gaudlitz
Werk-Detektiv Maus
Willie Richter
Betty
Georg Tryphon
Senator
Marjorie Lewis
Mr. Mahoneys Sekretärin
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Verhoeven
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Verhoeven
- Original Score
- Michael Landau
- Original Title
- Killing Cars
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Sentana Filmproduktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Verhoeven
Michael Verhoeven
Michael Landau
Jacques Steyn
Alfred Srp
Michael Schroeder
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Verhoeven
Director
Alfred Srp
Editor
Michael Schroeder
Producer
François Doge
Stunt Coordinator
Michael Verhoeven
Writer
Jacques Steyn
Director of Photography
Michael Landau
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Killing Cars
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What is Killing Cars about?
In a complex story of automotive intrigue, oil barons, corporate finance, and international villainy, the inventor of an environmentally friendly car powered by energy cells becomes the target of killers. After Ralph Korda has given his patented worldcar to a German automaker for testing, he is confronted by ominous men, eager to get their hands on his patent. Evil Arab petroleum lords also want to stop this threat to the gasoline market any way they can.
Who directed Killing Cars?
Killing Cars was directed by Michael Verhoeven.
Who stars in Killing Cars?
The principal cast of Killing Cars includes Jürgen Prochnow, Senta Berger, Agnès Soral, Daniel Gélin, Peter Matic.
When was Killing Cars released and how long is it?
Killing Cars was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Killing Cars?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Killing Cars was composed by Michael Landau.