Six Pack (1982): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Six Pack is a 1982 sports drama directed by Daniel Petrie, starring Barry Corbin, Diane Lane and Anthony Michael Hall. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes and earned $20.2 million worldwide. Critics gave it 45 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.0/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 48m (108 min)
- Director
- Daniel Petrie
- Studio
- Twentieth Century Fox
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Six Pack About?
The premise of Six Pack without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A charismatic race car driver's life takes an unexpected turn when his beloved stock car is stolen by a group of charming young outlaws. Pursuing them across Texas, he finds himself becoming their unlikely protector and guide. Through this adventure, he discovers the true meaning of family, the importance of loyalty, and the boundless energy of youth, both in racing and in life.
Six Pack Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- texas
- hixploitation
- diner
- waitress
- slimehouse
- motorsports sport
- sheriff
- car
- stock car
- orphan
- children
- car driver
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- racing helmet
- dumpster
- announcer
- smoking marijuana
- volkswagen beetle
- cowboy hat
- stone mountain
- firewood
- flag
- budweiser
- ice cream
- police car
- waterfall
- football
- sprite soda
- fight
- engine
- flashlight
- overalls
- fire
- kiss
- racetrack
- bridge
- pickup truck
- cigarette smoking
- money
- exercise
- bare chested male
- kentucky fried chicken
- bearded man
- motel
- dog
- driving
- revolver
- swimming
- restaurant
- jeans
- jean jacket
Six Pack Cast
Barry Corbin leads the cast, with Diane Lane and Anthony Michael Hall. Directed by Daniel Petrie; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Daniel Petrie
Also Starring in Six Pack
· 6 moreMore from Daniel Petrie
More films directed by Daniel Petrie, best-rated first: A Raisin in the Sun, Lifeguard, Fort Apache the Bronx and Cocoon: The Return.
Six Pack Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Six Pack 45 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.0/10.
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IMDb 6.0 /10
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Metacritic 45 Metascore
User score 9.0
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Six Pack Plot Summary
What happens in Six Pack from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a small Texas town, a stop at a gas station pulls race car driver Brewster Baker into trouble when parts vanish from his car. Later, at a local diner, he notices others stealing parts from a different car and he gives chase, hoping to intervene. The pursuit ends when the thieves’ van plunges into a river, and Brewster unexpectedly rescues the occupants: a group of orphaned children who are clearly in over their heads.
Full summary
The whole story of Six Pack, scene by scene
Six Pack Box Office
Six Pack grossed $20.2 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$20.2M
- US & Canada
- $20.2M
Six Pack Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Six Pack.
How Well Do You Know Six Pack?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the race car driver who becomes involved with the orphaned children?
Cars in Six Pack
72 cars on screen, including the 1970 Chevrolet Camaro and the 1979 Ford Econoline.
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1970 Dodge P-Series Important role
Six Pack Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Un paquete con seis” and “Brewster et les six chenapans”.
- Also known as
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- Un paquete con seis
- Brewster et les six chenapans
- 사랑의 경주
- Банда шести
- La colla dels sis
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Movies Like Six Pack
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Gone in Sixty Seconds, Six-Pack and Pit Stop.
Six Pack FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Six Pack, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Six Pack?
Six Pack runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
When was Six Pack released?
Six Pack was released on July 16, 1982.
Who directed Six Pack?
Six Pack was directed by Daniel Petrie.
More films by Daniel Petrie Who is in the cast of Six Pack?
Six Pack stars Barry Corbin, Diane Lane and Anthony Michael Hall, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Six Pack make at the box office?
Six Pack grossed $20.2 million worldwide.
How is Six Pack rated?
Six Pack has 6.0/10 on IMDb and 45 on Metacritic.
Does Six Pack have a post-credit scene?
No. Six Pack has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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