Car Wash (1976)
Car Wash is a 1976 comedy movie directed by Michael Schultz, with a running time of 1h 37m. It stars Ivan Dixon, DeWayne Jessie and Bill Duke.
This day-in-the-life cult comedy focuses on a group of friends working at Sully Boyar's Car Wash in the Los Angeles ghetto. The team meets dozens of eccentric customers -- including a smooth-talking preacher, a wacky cab driver and an ex-convict -- while cracking politically incorrect jokes to a constant soundtrack of disco and funk. Some of the workers find romance as the day moves along, but most are just happy to get through another shift.
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What is Car Wash about?
This day-in-the-life cult comedy focuses on a group of friends working at Sully Boyar's Car Wash in the Los Angeles ghetto. The team meets dozens of eccentric customers -- including a smooth-talking preacher, a wacky cab driver and an ex-convict -- while cracking politically incorrect jokes to a constant soundtrack of disco and funk. Some of the workers find romance as the day moves along, but most are just happy to get through another shift.
When was Car Wash released?
Car Wash was released on 22 October 1976.
How long is Car Wash?
Car Wash runs 1h 37m.
Who made Car Wash?
Car Wash was directed by Michael Schultz.
Where can I watch Car Wash?
Car Wash is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch Car Wash
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Ivan Dixon as Lonnie
- DeWayne Jessie as Lloyd
- Bill Duke as Duane – Abdullah
- Franklyn Ajaye as Theodore Chauncy "T.C." Alcott (The Fly)
- Sully Boyar as Leon "Mr. B" Barrow
- Melanie Mayron as Marsha
- June Pointer as The Wilson Sister
- Bonnie Pointer as The Wilson Sister
- Anita Pointer as The Wilson Sister
- Ruth Pointer as The Wilson Sister
- Lauren Jones as Marleen
- Richard Brestoff as Irwin Barrow