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Beware of the Car (1966)

★ 8.094 minDirector: Eldar Ryazanov

1966 Soviet crime comedy drama film

Beware of the Car (Russian: Береги́сь автомоби́ля, translit. Beregis Avtomobilya, English titles Uncommon Thief, or Watch out for the Automobile) is a 1966 Soviet crime comedy drama film directed by Eldar Ryazanov, based on a screenplay by Emil Braginsky and produced by Mosfilm. It stars Innokenty Smoktunovsky, Oleg Yefremov, Andrei Mironov and Anatoli Papanov, among others. Beware of the Car is recognized as a satire of the film noir genre, highly unusual in Brezhnev-era society. It is credited for launching Soviet political satire as a film genre, typified by Ryazanov's work.

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FAQ

What is Beware of the Car about?
Beware of the Car (1966) — The hero of the film is an insurance agent who is also a car thief. He steals cars only from various crooks and never from the good people. Then he sells those stolen cars and gives all the money to charity. His best friend is a cop who is working on this case.
Is Beware of the Car based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Beware of the Car scary?
Content rating: . See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.