The Junkman
“From junk cars to movie stars”
Synopsis
As film-maker Harlan Hollis drives to a James Dean festival, he's unaware that killers are tracking his every move. The fast and furious race to avoid their net, stay alive and discover who is behind this lethal plan, will take Hollis through a fiery battle, turning highways and city streets into a blazing junkyard.
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The Junkman ≣ 1982 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-01-31
Top Cast
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H.B. Halicki
Harlan B. Hollis
Christopher Stone
Michael Fox
Susan Shaw
Susan Clark
Lang Jeffries
Arthur Wheeler
Bruce Cameron
Bruce
Jack Vacek
Jack
Kelly Busia
Kelly Hollis
Richard L. Muse
Richard Harris Hill
Freddy Cannon
Himself
Sharon McCreedy
Richard's secretary
Lynda Day George
Festival News Reporter
Dennis Stouffer
Dennis
Hoyt Axton
Himself / Cap. Gibbs / Rev. Jim Beam (voice)
George Barris
Himself
Jewel Shepard
Gloria - Present Girl
Gayle Gannes
Donna
Lilyan Chauvin
French Reporter
Rita Rickard
Blackbird
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 28, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- H.B. Halicki
- Screenplay & Story
- H.B. Halicki
- Original Score
- Bill Maxwell, Lou Pardini
- Original Title
- The Junkman
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Budget
- $1M
- Production Studios
- H.B. Halicki Mercantile Co.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
H.B. Halicki
H.B. Halicki
Bill Maxwell, Lou Pardini
Daniel Pearl, Tony Syslo
Warner E. Leighton
H.B. Halicki, Richard L. Muse
Department Leadership Roster
H.B. Halicki
Director
H.B. Halicki
Writer
Bill Maxwell
Original Music Composer
Lou Pardini
Original Music Composer
Daniel Pearl
Director of Photography
H.B. Halicki
Producer
Tony Syslo
Director of Photography
Warner E. Leighton
Editor
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 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Junkman
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What is The Junkman about?
As film-maker Harlan Hollis drives to a James Dean festival, he's unaware that killers are tracking his every move. The fast and furious race to avoid their net, stay alive and discover who is behind this lethal plan, will take Hollis through a fiery battle, turning highways and city streets into a blazing junkyard.
Who directed The Junkman?
The Junkman was directed by H.B. Halicki.
Who stars in The Junkman?
The principal cast of The Junkman includes H.B. Halicki, Christopher Stone, Susan Shaw, Lang Jeffries, Bruce Cameron.
When was The Junkman released and how long is it?
The Junkman was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for The Junkman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Junkman was composed by Bill Maxwell, Lou Pardini.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Junkman?
The Junkman holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).