Corvette Summer
“You're going to have the most turbo-charged, chrome-plated, plush-lined, high-gloss, super-speed customized time of your life.”
Synopsis
Ken loves to design and build exotic cars. When the High School shop class project car, a fully tricked out dream Corvette, is stolen, he begins searching for it. His search leads him to Las Vegas, where Vanessa, a teenaged prostitute wannabe, helps him try to track it down.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Corvette Summer (1978) Original Trailer [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-12-06
Top Cast
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Mark Hamill
Kenneth W. Dantley Jr.
Annie Potts
Vanessa
Eugene Roche
Ed McGrath
William Bryant
Plain Clothes Police Lecturer
Richard McKenzie
Principal Bacon
Kim Milford
Wayne Lowry
Philip Bruns
Gil
Danny Bonaduce
Kootz
Albert Insinnia
Ricci
Jane A. Johnston
Mrs. Dantley
Stanley Kamel
Las Vegas Con Man
Clifford A. Pellow
Older John
Jason Ronard
Wayne's Chain-Wielding Henchman
Brion James
Wayne's Car Wash Henchman
Morgan Upton
New Owner of Vanessa's Van
Wendie Jo Sperber
Kuchinsky
Dick Miller
Mr. Lucky
Jonathan Terry
Van Nuys Policeman
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 2, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 1985
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$15.5M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Matthew Robbins
- Screenplay & Story
- Hal Barwood, Matthew Robbins
- Original Score
- Craig Safan
- Original Title
- Corvette Summer
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Worldwide Gross
- $15.5M
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Cinema International Corporation (CIC)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Matthew Robbins
Hal Barwood, Matthew Robbins
Craig Safan
Frank Stanley, Rexford L. Metz
Amy Holden Jones
Hal Barwood
Department Leadership Roster
Hal Barwood
Writer
Matthew Robbins
Director
Frank Stanley
Director of Photography
Bobby Bass
Stunt Coordinator
Matthew Robbins
Writer
Amy Holden Jones
Editor
Hal Barwood
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Corvette Summer
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Corvette Summer about?
Ken loves to design and build exotic cars. When the High School shop class project car, a fully tricked out dream Corvette, is stolen, he begins searching for it. His search leads him to Las Vegas, where Vanessa, a teenaged prostitute wannabe, helps him try to track it down.
Who directed Corvette Summer?
Corvette Summer was directed by Matthew Robbins.
Who stars in Corvette Summer?
The principal cast of Corvette Summer includes Mark Hamill, Annie Potts, Eugene Roche, William Bryant, Richard McKenzie.
When was Corvette Summer released and how long is it?
Corvette Summer was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
How much did Corvette Summer make at the box office?
Corvette Summer grossed $15.5M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Corvette Summer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Corvette Summer was composed by Craig Safan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Corvette Summer?
Corvette Summer holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).