Hotwire
1980, English. Directed by Frank Q. Dobbs.
A hard drinking old man and a cocky street-wise drifter are blackmailed into repossessing a Rolls-Royce from a local gangster, and all hell breaks loose.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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- Released
- 1 September 1980
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Frank Q. Dobbs, Caleb Pirtle III
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Hotwire: quick answers
Is Hotwire worth watching?
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How long is Hotwire?
Hotwire runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does Hotwire have a post-credits scene?
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Is Hotwire suitable for kids?
Hotwire is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What movies are like Hotwire?
If you liked Hotwire, try The Paper Tigers, Dirty Mary Crazy Larry, Nothing to Lose.
Who directed Hotwire?
Hotwire (1980) was directed by Frank Q. Dobbs and stars George Kennedy, Strother Martin, Bruce Paul Barbour.