Grand Theft Auto

Grand Theft Auto is a 1977 American comedy chase film directed by Ron Howard. It was Howard's directorial debut and features himself as Sam Freeman and Nancy Morgan as Paula Powers in the leading roles. The film takes its title from the crime grand theft auto, which is committed a number of times by several different characters. Two young lovers, Sam Freeman and Paula Powers, want to get married in Las Vegas. When Paula introduces Sam to her parents they dispute their daughter's decision: they see Collins Hedgeworth , the son of a wealthy family in the area, as her fiancée. Paula's...
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Release date:	June 16, 1977
Directed by:	Ron Howard
Rated:
Runtime:	84 Minutes
Producer:	Jon Davison, Roger Corman
Editor:	Joe Dante
Music by:	Peter Ivers
Cinematography:	Gary Graver
Screenplay by:	Rance Howard, Ron Howard
Estimated budget:	$602,000
Genre:	Comedy, Action, Adventure

Cast of Grand Theft Auto

Clint Howard

Born:April 20, 1959

Age:53

Rance Howard

Born:November 17, 1928

Age:83

Ron Howard

Sam Freeman

Born:March 1, 1954

Age:58

Marion Ross

Born:October 25, 1928

Age:83

Nancy Morgan

Born:January 14, 1949

Age:63

Don Steele

Born:Apr. 1, 1936

Died:Aug. 5, 1997

Film director of Grand Theft Auto

Ron Howard

Born: March 1, 1954

Age: 58

Education: University of Southern California, USC School of Cinematic Arts

Ronald William "Ron" Howard is an American film director, producer and former child actor. He came to prominence playing Opie Taylor in the sitcom The Andy Griffith Show for eight years, and later the teenaged Richie Cunningham in the sitcom Happy Days for six years. He appeared in the films...
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q:
When did the film "Grand Theft Auto" debut?
A:
The film was released in June, 1977.
Q:
Who were the producers of the film, "Grand Theft Auto"?
A:
Jon Davison and Roger Corman were the show's producers.
Q:
What tagline was included in marketing materials for the film, "Grand Theft Auto"?
A:
The film's tagline was, "See the greatest cars in the world destroyed!"
Q:
What is the approximate runtime of the film "Grand Theft Auto"?
A:
The total time for the movie is 84 minutes.
Q:
Which director created the movie "Grand Theft Auto"?
A:
Ron Howard was the director of the film.
Q:
The film, "Grand Theft Auto" is of which genre?
A:
The film is labeled as... Romantic comedy and Comedy.
Q:
Which celebrities starred in movie, "Grand Theft Auto"?
A:
Nancy Morgan, Elizabeth Rogers and Ron Howard starred in the movie.
Q:
What is the approximate runtime of the film "Grand Theft Auto"?
A:
The runtime for the film is 84 minutes.
Q:
Who composed the music for the movie Grand Theft Auto?
A:
Peter Ivers composed the original music score for the film's soundtrack.
Q:
Who wrote the script for the film Grand Theft Auto?
A:
Rance Howard and Ron Howard wrote the film's script.

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