An action movie without cars is like French fries without ketchup. It works, but it doesn’t necessarily add to the excitement. Back in the silent film era, when the automobile was barely part of everyday life, the first models appeared on the big screen. Ever since, the car has been on an almost unstoppable triumphant march.
Throughout the history of cinema, there have always been films in which particular cars have played leading roles, nearly outshining the human stars. But films can also serve as platforms for cars, enabling them to achieve a breakthrough. Or at least create a myth around them. This boosts the market value of classic models. Meanwhile, original movie cars – if they still exist – are auctioned off for sums in the millions. Below are 18 movie and TV stars with four wheels.
- Original title: The Dukes of Hazzard
- Showrunner: Gy Waldron & Jerry Rushing
- Model: 1969 Dodge Charger
- Nickname: General Lee
- IMDb rating: 7,1/10
This orange Dodge Charger was the star of the 80’s Southern series The Dukes of Hazzard. General Lee had to survive numerous stunts with the rebellious brothers Bo (John Schneider) and Luke (Tom Wopat). By the way, General Lee inherited his name from the real-life General Robert E. Lee, who commanded the main army of the Confederate States of America from 1861 onwards (hence the Confederate flag on the roof of the car).
A fact that subsequently proved to be the downfall of the series in 2015, following the attack in Charleston. The film company Warner Bros. was prompted to have all merchandise and especially “General Lee” toy cars produced without the iconic roof decoration.
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