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Rating: 6.5 stars

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The Italian Machine (1976)

Directed by David Cronenberg

Drama | Thriller | Short

Overview

This TV play, written and directed David Cronenberg, explores one of his enduring themes: obsessive relationships with technology. A group of bike fanatics determine to get their hands on a Ducati 900 Desmo SuperSport owned by a rich guy, by any means necessary.

Length 30 minutes

Actors

Gary McKeehan | Frank Moore | Chuck Shamata | Louis Negin | Hardee T. Lineham | Toby Tarnow | Géza Kovács | Cedric Smith

Viewing History (seen 1 time)

Viewing Notes

Cronenberg wrote and directed this teleplay for the CBC which deals with a group of gear heads and their obsession with an Italian motorcycle. Almost a precursor to Crash in some ways.

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