Corvette Summer
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DVD cover of "Corvette Summer" |
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Directed by | Matthew Robbins |
Produced by | Hal Barwood |
Written by | Hal Barwood, Matthew Robbins |
Starring | Mark Hamill Annie Potts |
Music by | Craig Safan |
Cinematography | Frank Stanley |
Editing by | Amy Holden |
Distributed by | Warner Home Video |
Release date(s) | June 2, 1978 |
Running time | 105 min. |
Language | English |
Budget | N/A |
IMDb profile |
Corvette Summer is an American film, released in 1978 starring Mark Hamill and Annie Potts. The film generated a total domestic gross of $15,500,000.
[edit] Plot summary
Kenny Dantley (Mark Hamill) is a car-loving senior in High School. For a project in his shop class, Kenny helps build a customized Chevrolet Corvette Stingray. Shortly after the new set of wheels is revealed, the car is stolen. Kenny immediately sets out on the trail of the thieves, which takes him to Las Vegas. On the way, he meets up Vanessa (Annie Potts) who is a self-described "prostitute-in-training." Together, the two hatch a plan to try to steal back the Stingray. Danny Bonaduce also stars.
[edit] Nominations and Awards
- Annie Potts was nominated for a Golden Globe Award in 1979 for "Best Motion Picture Acting Debut - Female" for Corvette Summer.