# The Junkman (1982)

> A junkman and filmmaker becomes the target of a murderous business rival in a cult showcase of practical car chases and spectacular crashes.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/37153

## Facts

- Runtime: 96 min
- Genres: Crime, Action, Thriller, Comedy, Drama
- Director: H.B. Halicki
- Cast: H.B. Halicki, Christopher Stone, Susan Shaw, Lang Jeffries, Bruce Cameron, Jack Vacek, Kelly Busia, Richard L. Muse
- TMDB rating: 5.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0084184/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: mild
- Mood: propulsive, pulp, irreverent, cult movie night, car enthusiast screening

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