Corvette Summer
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| 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 Eugene Roche Danny Bonaduce Kim Milford |
| Music by | Craig Safan |
| Cinematography | Frank Stanley |
| Editing by | Amy Holden |
| Distributed by | MGM (1978-1986) Turner Entertainment Co. (1986-present) Warner Home Video (home video, 1990s-present |
| Release date(s) | June 2, 1978 |
| Running time | 105 min. |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | N/A |
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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.
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[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 Vanessa (Annie Potts) who is a self-described "prostitute-in-training." Together, they hatch a plan to try to steal back the Stingray.
[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.
[edit] The Corvette's ongoing popularity
The actual Corvette in the movie is shown at car shows to this day.
[edit] External links
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