Gone in 60 Seconds (1974): Cast, Ratings & Plot
Gone in 60 Seconds is a 1974 action thriller starring George Cole, H.B. Halicki and Butch Stockton. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes. Critics gave it 43% on Rotten Tomatoes and 56 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 45m (105 min)
- Original language
-
English - Studio
- H.B. Halicki International
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Gone in 60 Seconds About?
The premise of Gone in 60 Seconds without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A seasoned car thief, Maindrian "Memphis" Pace is coerced into stealing 48 cars within five days by a dangerous South American drug lord. Facing immense pressure and a tight deadline, Memphis assembles a crew to tackle the seemingly impossible task. The job quickly turns perilous as they are relentlessly pursued by the police and confront unexpected betrayals, leading to a thrilling, high-octane chase across Southern California.
Gone in 60 Seconds Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- car thief
- car theft
- 1970s
- race against time
- police chase
- exploding car
- ambush
- anti hero
- police car
- stolen car
- disguise
- car crash
+38 more Show fewer
- california
- car chase
- surprise ending
- directed by star
- cult film
- car accident
- independent film
- number in title
- freeway
- car dealership
- car on fire
- insurance investigator
- explosion
- police roadblock
- media coverage
- high speed chase
- parking garage
- slow motion scene
- train wreck
- garage
- escape
- helicopter
- telephone call
- named car
- wrecking yard
- radio station
- interview
- shotgun
- wedding
- policeman
- car
- drug lord
- grudge
- tow truck
- train accident
- resentment
- night
- anonymous telephone call
Gone in 60 Seconds Cast
George Cole leads the cast, with H.B. Halicki and Butch Stockton.
Also Starring in Gone in 60 Seconds
· 6 moreGone in 60 Seconds Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Gone in 60 Seconds 43% on Rotten Tomatoes and 56 on Metacritic.
-
Rotten Tomatoes 43% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 65%
See on Rotten Tomatoes -
Metacritic 56 Metascore
User score 5.2
See on Metacritic -
TMDB 62% User score
See on TMDB
Gone in 60 Seconds Plot Summary
What happens in Gone in 60 Seconds from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Insurance investigator Maindrian Pace finds himself thrust into a chaotic world when he is called to inspect a devastating train wreck, where a representative from the insurance company requests his expertise regarding a truck involved in the fatal incident. As the story unfolds, we delve into a shady operation at the Chase Laboratory Insurance Research & Investigation Service, situated in Carson, California. Here, Atlee Jackson, an experienced mechanic, meticulously outlines the shady practices of their business to Stanley Chase, while they dissect a battered Dodge Challenger.
Full summary
The whole story of Gone in 60 Seconds, scene by scene
Gone in 60 Seconds Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Gone in 60 Seconds.
How Well Do You Know Gone in 60 Seconds?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What is the name of the main character who works as an insurance investigator?
Cars in Gone in 60 Seconds
398 cars on screen, including the 1971 Ford Mustang and the 1970 Mercury Montego.
-
1971 Ford Mustang Featured role -
1970 Mercury Montego Main role -
1965 Cadillac Coupe DeVille Important role -
1973 Cadillac Fleetwood 60 Special Brougham Important role
Gone in 60 Seconds Also Known As
19 alternative titles, including “Gone in Sixty Seconds” and “Rollercar - Sessanta secondi e vai!”.
- Also known as
-
- Gone in Sixty Seconds
- Rollercar - Sessanta secondi e vai!
- La Grande Casse
- Rollercar - Fuori In 60 Secondi
- Gone in 60 Seconds - Nur noch 60 Sekunden
- 60 Segundos
- Die Blechpiraten
- Ladrones de coches
- Nur noch 60 Sekunden
- Blåst på 60 sekunder
- Угнать за 60 секунд
- Dispărut în 60 de secunde
+7 more Show fewer
- Væk På 60 Sekunder
- Tolvajtempó
- バニシングIN60”
- Да изчезнеш за 60 секунди
- 식스티 세컨즈
- 冲天大追缉
- Викрасти за 60 секунд
Seen Gone in 60 Seconds?
Movies Like Gone in 60 Seconds
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Gone in Sixty Seconds, Deadline Auto Theft and The Fast and the Furious.
Gone in 60 Seconds FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of Gone in 60 Seconds, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Gone in 60 Seconds?
Gone in 60 Seconds runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was Gone in 60 Seconds released?
Gone in 60 Seconds was released on July 28, 1974.
Who is in the cast of Gone in 60 Seconds?
Gone in 60 Seconds stars George Cole, H.B. Halicki and Butch Stockton, among 10 credited actors.
How is Gone in 60 Seconds rated?
Gone in 60 Seconds has 43% on Rotten Tomatoes, 56 on Metacritic and 62% on TMDB.
Does Gone in 60 Seconds have a post-credit scene?
No. Gone in 60 Seconds has no extra scene during or after the credits.
Coming soon to your phone
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app
