---
title: "Love and the Midnight Auto Supply"
year: 1977
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/love-and-the-midnight-auto-supply-1977"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 223669
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 91
community_rating: 4.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG"
---

# Love and the Midnight Auto Supply (1977) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/love-and-the-midnight-auto-supply-1977

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Love and the Midnight Auto Supply is a film first released in 1977. Catalogued under Comedy. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A car‑theft crew uses its loot to aid Mexican migrant workers."

### Why Watch
- Unusual mix of crime caper and philanthropy
- Humorous take on social issues
- Brief runtime keeps it lively

### Caveats & Content Note
- At 1h31m the story is relatively brief
- Tone & Suitability: The film is PG, making it suitable for general audiences with mild humor.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedy, offbeat, social, 1970s

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: James Polakof

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Michael Parks** as *Duke*
- **Scott Jacoby** as *Justin*
- **Linda Cristal** as *Annie*
- **Colleen Camp** as *Billie Jean*
- **Monica Gayle** as *Kathy*
- **Bill Adler** as *Ramon*
- **Rory Calhoun** as *Len Thompson*
- **Rod Cameron** as *Sheriff Dawson*
- **Bert Freed** as *Mayor John Randolph*
- **John Ireland** as *Tony Santore*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What genre is the film?
It is classified as a comedy.

### Q: When was the film released?
It was released in 1977.

### Q: What is the film’s rating?
The film carries a PG rating.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is 1 hour and 31 minutes.

### Q: What is the basic premise?
An auto‑theft ring decides to help Mexican migrant workers with the proceeds from their racket.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Love and the Midnight Auto Supply — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/223669)
- [Love and the Midnight Auto Supply (1977) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/38603-love-and-the-midnight-auto-supply/prehled/)
- [Love and the Midnight Auto Supply (1977) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/212916-love-and-the-midnight-auto-supply)

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