The Junkman (1982): Cast & Plot
The Junkman is a 1982 crime thriller starring H.B. Halicki as Harlan B. Hollis, Kopi Sotiropulos and Lynda Day George. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- H.B. Halicki Mercantile Co.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Junkman About?
The premise of The Junkman without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Film‑maker Harlan Hollis heads to a James Dean festival, unaware that a pair of killers is shadowing his every move. As he races to stay one step ahead, the chase erupts into a high‑octane battle across highways and city streets, turning the route into a blazing junkyard of wrecked cars and fire. The relentless pursuit forces him to uncover the lethal plan behind the assassination attempt.
The Junkman Themes & Keywords
· 32 tags- hixploitation
- psychotronic film
- reference to james dean
- car
- cult film
- 1980s
- written by director
- film set
- filmmaker
- assassin
- assassination attempt
- car accident
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- hand grenade
- explosion
- exploding car
- exploding building
- directed by cast member
- revolver
- airship
- biplane
- car goes over a cliff
- live action
- car chase
- chase
- carsploitation
- jensen interceptor
- bricklin
- sequel
- second part
- car crash
- independent film
- actor shares first name with character
The Junkman Cast & Characters
H.B. Halicki leads the cast as Harlan B. Hollis, with Kopi Sotiropulos as Frank Spyros and Lynda Day George as Festival News Reporter.
- H.B. Halicki as Harlan B. Hollis
- Kopi Sotiropulos as Frank Spyros
- Lynda Day George as Festival News Reporter
- Christopher Stone as Michael Fox
Also Starring in The Junkman
· 16 more- Susan Shaw Susan Clark
- Kelly Busia Kelly Hollis
- Lilyan Chauvin French Reporter
- Hoyt Axton Themselves
- Jewel Shepard Gloria - Present Girl
- Lang Jeffries Arthur Wheeler
- George Barris Themselves
- Bruce Cameron Bruce
- Tracy Hutchinson Karen
- Jack Vacek Jack
- Gayle Gannes Donna
- Freddy Cannon Themselves
- Sharon McCreedy Richard's secretary
- Dennis Stouffer Dennis
- Richard L. Muse Richard Harris Hill
- Rita Rickard Blackbird
The Junkman Plot Summary
What happens in The Junkman from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Harlan B. Hollis, H.B. Halicki, finds himself fighting for survival as a jealous public relations manager—also his brother-in-law—hatches a deadly plan to kill him in the run-up to the premiere of Gone in 60 Seconds at the iconic Cinerama Dome. The motive is born from pride and resentment, turning the spotlight on Hollis’s success and stirring a dangerous vendetta that casts a long shadow over the film’s debut.
Full summary
The whole story of The Junkman, scene by scene
The Junkman Videos
The clip of The Junkman.
How Well Do You Know The Junkman?
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 movie star fighting for his survival in The Junkman?
Cars in The Junkman
173 cars on screen, including the 1980 Cadillac Eldorado and the 1981 Chevrolet Corvette C3.
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1980 Cadillac Eldorado Main role -
1981 Chevrolet Corvette C3 Main role -
1978 Dodge Magnum XE Main role -
1977 Ford Thunderbird Main role
The Junkman Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Gone in 60 Seconds 3 - Firebird Tornado” and “拾破烂儿的”.
- Also known as
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- Gone in 60 Seconds 3 - Firebird Tornado
- 拾破烂儿的
- 垃圾侠
- Firebird Tornado
- La Grande Casse 2
- 疯狂飞车
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Movies Like The Junkman
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Junk Male, The Car and Junkbucket.
The Junkman FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of The Junkman, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Junkman?
The Junkman runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was The Junkman released?
The Junkman was released on August 28, 1982.
Who is in the cast of The Junkman?
The Junkman stars H.B. Halicki as Harlan B. Hollis, Kopi Sotiropulos as Frank Spyros and Lynda Day George as Festival News Reporter, among 20 credited actors.
Does The Junkman have a post-credit scene?
No. The Junkman has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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