Maximum Overdrive

Maximum Overdrive

Maximum Overdrive is a 1986 American action-horror-science fiction film written and directed by novelist Stephen King. The film starred Emilio Estevez, Pat Hingle, Laura Harrington and Yeardley Smith. The screenplay was inspired by and loosely based on King's short story, Trucks, which was included in King's first collection of short stories, Night Shift. Maximum Overdrive is Stephen King's first and only directorial effort, though dozens of films have been based on King's novels. The film contained black humor elements and a generally camp tone, which contrasts with King's sombre subject...
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quick facts
Release date:July 25, 1986
Directed by:Stephen King
Rated:R (USA)
Runtime:97 Minutes
Producer:Dino De Laurentiis, Martha De Laurentiis
Editor:Evan A. Lottman
Music by:AC/DC
Cinematography:Armando Nannuzzi
Screenplay by:Stephen King
Estimated budget:$10,000,000
Adapted from:Trucks
Genre:Science Fiction, Comedy, Disaster, Action

Cast of Maximum Overdrive

Pat Hingle
Pat Hingle
Hendershot
Born:July 19, 1924
Died:Jan. 3, 2009
Carrie Fisher
Carrie Fisher
Born:October 21, 1956
Age:55
Giancarlo Esposito
Giancarlo Esposito
Videoplayer
Born:April 26, 1958
Age:53
Frankie Faison
Frankie Faison
Handy
Born:June 10, 1949
Age:62
Emilio Estevez
Emilio Estevez
Bill Robinson
Born:May 12, 1962
Age:49
Nancy Allen
Nancy Allen
Born:June 24, 1950
Age:61

Honors and Awards

YearAward Nomination
1986 Razzie Award for Worst Director, Stephen King
1986 Razzie Award for Worst Actor, Emilio Estevez
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Film director of Maximum Overdrive

Stephen King
Stephen King
Born: September 21, 1947
Age: 64

Richard Bachman is a pseudonym used by horror fiction author Stephen King. At the beginning of Stephen King's career, the general view among publishers was such that an author was limited to a book every year, since publishing more would not be acceptable to the public. King therefore wanted to...
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TitleReleasedRatedGenre
Maximum Overdrive 1986 R (USA) Science Fiction
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Music contributors for Maximum Overdrive

AC/DC
AC/DC

AC/DC are an Australian rock band, formed in 1973 by brothers Malcolm and Angus Young. Commonly classified as hard rock, they are considered pioneers...
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    When was the motion picture "Maximum Overdrive" released?
  • A:
    The movie was released in July, 1986.
  • Q:
    Which director created the motion picture "Maximum Overdrive"?
  • A:
    Stephen King was the motion picture's director.
  • Q:
    Who is credited for writing the movie Maximum Overdrive?
  • A:
    Stephen King wrote the film's script.
  • Q:
    What is the approximate runtime of the motion picture "Maximum Overdrive"?
  • A:
    The approxomite runtime is 97 minutes.
  • Q:
    Who were the producers of the movie, "Maximum Overdrive"?
  • A:
    Dino De Laurentiis and Martha Schumacher produced the film.
  • Q:
    Who was the writer of the music for the film Maximum Overdrive?
  • A:
    AC/DC composed the music for the movie's soundtrack.
  • Q:
    The motion picture, "Maximum Overdrive" is of which genre?
  • A:
    The movie is labeled as... Horror film, Science fiction and Doomsday film.
  • Q:
    Which actors starred in movie, "Maximum Overdrive"?
  • A:
    Emilio Estevez, Pat Hingle, Laura Harrington, Yeardley Smith, John Short and Ellen McElduff played leading roles in the film.
  • Q:
    What slogan was included in marketing materials for the motion picture, "Maximum Overdrive"?
  • A:
    The film's slogan was, "Who Made Who?"
  • Q:
    How much was the approximate cost to "Maximum Overdrive"?
  • A:
    $10 million was the budget for this movie.
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