Joy Ride: An Auto Theft (1976)
In the summer of '76, after pinball and complaining lose their thrill, Val and Tim steal their friend Randal's car. The boys pick up some girls, Kari and Vicki, and go for a ride up in the hills. They intend to return the stolen car before Randal finishes baseball practice, but their adolescent hijinks spiral out of control. The short film seems to be designed to make teenagers see that joyriding isn't just a bit of fun.
Director: Bill Crain
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Kari Michaelsen as Kari (as Kari Markussen) |
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Victoria Paige Meyerink as Vicky |
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Tim Palladino as Tim |
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Val Thorgusen as Val |
| Writing | William Crain | Writer |
| Writing | Tom Schulman | Writer |
| Sound | steven leibman | Music Director |
| Sound | william nelson | Sound Director |
| Crew | Douglas Knapp | Cinematography |
| Production | Bill Crain | Producer |
| Directing | Tom Schulman | Assistant Director |
| Directing | Bill Crain | Director |