Zero to Sixty

For the automotive performance measure, see 0 to 60 mph. For the song by Thomas Wade & Wayward, see Zero to Sixty (song).

Zero to Sixty is a 1978 American comedy film directed by Don Weis and starring Darren McGavin, Sylvia Miles, Joan Collins, Denise Nickerson, and Dick Martin. The film was released on June 23, 1978^[1] and was later reviewed by TV Guide, which called Darren McGavin "fun to watch" in the film, but noted the premise was brought to the screen six years later in a different film, Repo Man.^[2]

Zero to Sixty
Directed by	Don Weis
Written by	Judith Bustany Darren McGavin W. Lyle Richardson Peg Shirley
Produced by	Kathie Browne
Starring	Darren McGavin Sylvia Miles Joan Collins Denise Nickerson Dick Martin
Cinematography	Donald H. Birnkrant
Edited by	Dann Cahn Jack Peluso
Music by	John Beal
Production companies	First Artists Grandmet Productions
Distributed by	Warner Bros. (original) Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (via The Samuel Goldwyn Company) (current)
Release date	June 23, 1978 (1978-06-23)
Running time	101 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

Plot

Michael Nolan (McGavin) finds himself down on his luck following his divorce settlement, which has left him with nothing. During the repossession of his car, he makes chase all the way to the auto repossession company. His persistence impresses the owner, who hires him on the spot. Nolan is then teamed up with Larry, a 16-year-old experienced repo agent. As Nolan settles into his new career, he continually finds himself troubled by women, angry car owners, and more.

Cast

• Darren McGavin as Michael Nolan
• Sylvia Miles as Flo Ames
• Joan Collins as Gloria Martine
• Denise Nickerson as 'Larry' Wilde
• Dick Martin as Arthur Dunking
• Bill Hudson as Eddie
• Brett Hudson as Harry
• Mark Hudson as Sammy
• Vito Scotti as Benny
• Lorraine Gary as Billy-Jon
• David Huddleston as Harold Finch
• Gordon MacRae as Officer Joe
• Lyle Waggoner as Gay Bar Bartender