

Gas(1981)
The comedy that pumps the fun into summer.
Susan Anspach stars in this comedy as a news reporter who investigates a story about stolen milk causing milk and gas prices to rise. During the course of her investigation, other people become involved, culminating in a multiple car chase.

Movie: Gas

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Susan Anspach stars in this comedy as a news reporter who investigates a story about stolen milk causing milk and gas prices to rise. During the course of her investigation, other people become involved, culminating in a multiple car chase.
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1981-07-24
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1.6 startsTagline
The comedy that pumps the fun into summer.
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