Gone in 60 Seconds is a 1974 movie directed by H.B. Halicki.
WHAT HAPPENS?
A conman and his crew of car thieves have to steal 48 cars in one weekend.
ONE LINE REVIEW
Gone in 60 Seconds is a beautiful, low-budget mess that features spectacular stunts.
THE ACTORS
H.B. Halicki plays Pace, an insurance adjuster who doubles as a car thief. It would be easy to suggest the novice Halicki adds a natural, gritty touch to the movie – but it’s obvious he’s either not acting or completely struggling when he has to. There’s a an odd passive-aggressive streak to his character – he’s either brilliantly smooth and understated or raging. Either way, Halicki’s performance is understandably overshadowed by the amazing collection of cars and dynamic chase scenes that dominate the movie.
THE DIRECTOR
This is clearly Halicki’s show and he presents some of the best car chases ever filmed. The movie’s final 40 minutes features a manic, crunching pursuit that explodes on the freeway and dives into parks and car dealerships. Along the way, Halicki’s Ford Mustang is shredded into mangled scrap. As the chase progresses, we see the human and mechanical carnage manifest – yet the tone never truly darkens.
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