Grand Theft Auto (film)
Grand Theft Auto is a 1977 American road action comedy film starring and directed by, in his feature film directorial debut, Ron Howard, who also wrote the screenplay with his real-life father Rance Howard, who also co-starred in the film. As of 2023, this is the only film that Howard has both directed and starred in. The film takes its title from the crime grand theft auto, which is committed a number of times by several different characters.
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Theatrical release poster by John Solie | |
| Directed by | Ron Howard |
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| Produced by | Jon Davison |
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| Cinematography | Gary Graver |
| Edited by | Joe Dante |
| Music by | Peter Ivers |
| Distributed by | New World Pictures |
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Running time | 84 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $602,000 |
| Box office | $15 million or $2.5 million |
In the film, a wealthy political candidate pressures his daughter to marry a similarly wealthy suitor, instead of her current love interest. The daughter steals her parents' car and flees towards Las Vegas with her love interest. Her unwanted suitor steals another car and chases her. He also offers a reward to whoever can catch the woman for him. The suitor is himself chased by his worried mother.