Gas
“The comedy that pumps the fun into summer.”
Synopsis
Susan Anspach stars in this comedy as a news reporter who investigates a story about stolen milk causing milk and gas prices to rise. During the course of her investigation, other people become involved, culminating in a multiple car chase.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 24, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Les Rose
- Screenplay & Story
- Susan Scranton, Dick Wolf
- Original Title
- Gas
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Canadian Film Development Corporation, Filmplan International, Davis-Panzer Productions, Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Les Rose
Susan Scranton, Dick Wolf
Department Leadership Roster
Les Rose
Director
Susan Scranton
Writer
Dick Wolf
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gas
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Gas about?
Susan Anspach stars in this comedy as a news reporter who investigates a story about stolen milk causing milk and gas prices to rise. During the course of her investigation, other people become involved, culminating in a multiple car chase.
Who directed Gas?
Gas was directed by Les Rose.
Who stars in Gas?
The principal cast of Gas includes Susan Anspach, Howie Mandel, Sterling Hayden, Donald Sutherland, Helen Shaver.
When was Gas released and how long is it?
Gas was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Gas?
Gas holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).