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Quick Info

Rating

7.6/10

Release1966

Runtime1h 34m

StatusReleased

BudgetN/A

Revenue$9,928

Production

Mosfilm

Movie

Beware of the Car!

1966

1h 34m

7.6

Comedy

Crime

Synopsis

An insurance agent who moonlights as a car thief steals cars various crooks and never from the common people. He sells the stolen cars and gives the money to charity. His best friend, a cop, is assigned to bring in this modern robin hood.

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