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Cleopatra Jones: 1970s Car Chase At Its Finest
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Posted On: 10/25/2012 10:40AM
MrAngry

Ah yes, the 1970s. A time when fashion was awful, smog regulations were in full swing and car chases in films were made of gold. The following chase comes from the film Cleopatra Jones. The story of secret government agent who moonlights as a fashion model (not making this up) and drives a late ’60s Corvette. This chase is filled with so much cinematic awesomeness it’s frightening. From the dubbed-over sounds from Bullitt, to the shifting from park to drive while the cars moving, Cleopatra Jones may just contain the campiest car chase I’ve ever seen. Take a look after the jump and let us know what you think. 

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Avatar By: JVBimmer
10/25/2012 11:27 AM

Damn.... Sister has skills..

 
Avatar By: cknarf
10/25/2012 1:28 PM

There are no words to describe the erection I have right now.

 
Avatar By: MrAMC1
10/25/2012 2:06 PM

Racing in the LA backlots is awesome. How many movies have filmed chase scenes there? Quite a few. Armed and Dangerous with Eugene Levi and John Candy used that same underpass and rail crossing for a big seen. Termintor I and II were also filmed there.

 
Avatar By: 74Furyous
10/25/2012 3:33 PM

Nice to see a car chase that didn't end in huge multiple explosions.

 
Avatar By: blackspike2710
10/25/2012 5:19 PM

You don't see to many chases in the LA river when the river is actually full. Nicely done.

 
Avatar By: gold94corolla
10/25/2012 5:23 PM

That was awesome!

 
Avatar By: BIG_CIVIC
10/25/2012 5:39 PM

Ha, ha. That was just funny. Tyres squealing throughout (even when doing doughnuts in dirt and driving in water).

 
Avatar By: boatdude13
10/25/2012 6:35 PM

^^^yes! haha also, you can see where the makers of F & F learned how shifters work

 
Avatar By: tazmanb
10/30/2012 1:14 PM

LOL!! Looks like the same route Nicholas Cage took in Gone in 60 Seconds!

 
Avatar By: wsuperman444
4/20/2013 3:38 AM

this area of La looks like the area filmed in the movie to live and die in LA. that car chase is the same area used.. also can anyone tell me if 1973 corvettes come with the power tee top used when in the movie Cleopatra jones gets out of her 1973 corvette? if not where can I find a kit to install on in my 1973 corvette? wadennis2@gmail.com thanks!

 

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