H.B. Halicki
Biography: Henry Blight Halicki (October 18, 1940 – August 20, 1989), most commonly known as H. B. "Toby" Halicki, was an American director, writer, stunt driver, actor, and filmmaker. Halicki directed the 1974 film Gone in 60 Seconds as well as producing and starring in several other action films. He was killed in an accident while filming Gone in 60 Seconds 2 in 1989. Wishing to preserve his legacy, his widow, Denice Shakarian Halicki, produced a remake in 2000 along with Jerry Bruckheimer.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: October 18, 1940
Deathday: August 20, 1989
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Gone in 60 Seconds
1974-07-28
Gone in 60 Seconds
Overview: Insurance investigator Maindrian Pace and his team lead double-lives as unstoppable car thieves. When a South American drug lord pays Pace to steal 48 cars for him, all but one, a 1973 Ford Mustang, are in the bag. As Pace prepares to rip-off the fastback, codenamed "Eleanor", in Long Beach, he is unaware that his boss has tipped off the police after a business dispute.
Genres: Action Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1974-07-28
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Deadline Auto Theft
1983-10-28
Deadline Auto Theft
Overview: After the attempted theft of his daughter's husband's car, LAPD Captain Gibbs declares war on master car thief Maindrian Pace, whose insurance investigation company provides the perfect front. A South American drug lord pays Pace and his team to steal 48 cars for him, so they set out on the job while the police frantically try to track him down. Their efforts pay off when Pace's boss double-crosses him and tips them off on his next job. Police pursue Pace in "Eleanor", the last of the cars needed to fulfill their contract, through southern California as he tries to get away.
Genres: Action Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-10-28
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The Junkman
1982-08-28
The Junkman
Overview: As film-maker Harlan Hollis drives to a James Dean festival, he's unaware that killers are tracking his every move. The fast and furious race to avoid their net, stay alive and discover who is behind this lethal plan, will take Hollis through a fiery battle, turning highways and city streets into a blazing junkyard.
Genres: Crime Action Thriller Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1982-08-28
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Deadly Addiction
1988-05-21
Deadly Addiction
Overview: A renegade cop defies authority by trying to expose a city-wide drug ring.
Genres: Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-05-21
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Love Me Deadly
1973-01-05
Love Me Deadly
Overview: A young socialite struggling to control her necrophiliac urges is torn between her affection for a kind businessman and the mortician who supplies her with bodies.
Genres: Horror Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1973-01-05
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