Speedtrap

1977
PG
1h 53m

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After a wave of unsolved car thefts, an insurance company calls in private investigator Pete Novick to solve the case. While the chief of police isn't thrilled about having an outsider come ... Read allAfter a wave of unsolved car thefts, an insurance company calls in private investigator Pete Novick to solve the case. While the chief of police isn't thrilled about having an outsider come and show up his men, one of the officers is a former girlfriend of Novick's who's more tha... Read allAfter a wave of unsolved car thefts, an insurance company calls in private investigator Pete Novick to solve the case. While the chief of police isn't thrilled about having an outsider come and show up his men, one of the officers is a former girlfriend of Novick's who's more than willing to help him out in any way she can. After a long and convoluted investigation wi... Read all

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5.4/10

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Trivia
Was released in Japan under the title Gone in 60 Seconds 2, as a sequel to Gone in 60 Seconds (1974), even though none of its characters reprise their roles, though both movies share the same plot elements.

Goofs
During the Cadillac chase, the Plymouth Satellite police car changes to a Dodge Monaco before crashing into the chicken coop.

Quotes
Pete Novick: [during a car chase at a motorcycle track] Surprises. Nothing but surprises.

Alternate versions
The European release is the original uncut version with Dianne Marchal, who also sings the film's theme song, in the original role of the psychic, as well as her shower scene featuring female nudity.

Connections
Referenced in Missing Reel: Car Chase Pictures (2014)

Soundtracks
Speedtrap
Written by Anthony Harris
Sung by Diane Marchal

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6/10

Not a bad car crash movie, although flawed.

Movies like SPEEDTRAP usually don't get an even brake, er, break anymore. It's a good alternative to GONE IN 60 SECONDS when it comes to automotive action, yet it's not all that exciting this time around. It does have a couple of big explosions and a giant police car pile-up. The scene where Road Runner's car leaps from one tall building to another is so odd to believe. Too much stray footage not relating to the movie makes the story look mumble-jumbled, though. A few scenes were very useless in accompanying the action for which SPEEDTRAP is based upon. What it lacks for a writing flaw, it makes up for some humor. The female student driver who appears twice steals the show, making big mistakes at every turn in a careless, but amusing way. Joe Don Baker, PO'ed at the Road Runner, says the goofiest line I've ever heard: "Beep beep my @$$!". Later on, it becomes a predictable surprise. This one rips off GONE IN 60 SECONDS as with other car crash movies of the 70s, but it's worth a try if like fun-filled, though greatly missed, auto action thrills.