Plot
1978 film by Don Weis
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Why Watch This
Zero to Sixty offers a rare glimpse of 1970s teen ambition wrapped in slapstick road comedy, with Denise Nickerson’s earnest lead delivering both charm and chaos. The film’s blend of garage tinkering and small‑town romance makes it a quirky time capsule for anyone who loves off‑beat humor.
Best For
70s comedy fans, Car enthusiasts, Nostalgic viewers, Cult film hunters, Lighthearted road‑trip lovers
The CinePearl Take
The movie stumbles under its own ambition, but Darren McGavin’s seasoned swagger as the grizzled garage owner provides the only steady anchor. Nickerson brings an infectious optimism that lifts the uneven script, while Bill Hudson’s over‑the‑top antics inject bursts of kinetic energy. The pacing lurches between frantic chase sequences and meandering dialogue, mirroring the title’s theme of accelerating into adulthood.
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Cast & Crew
- Director
- Don Weis
- Cast
- Denise Nickerson, Bill Hudson, Darren McGavin
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- Released
- 23 Jun 1978
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- IMDb
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