The Last Chase
| The Last Chase | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical poster | |
| Directed by | Martyn Burke |
| Written by | C.R. O'Christopher |
| Produced by | Argosy Films |
| Starring | Lee Majors Burgess Meredith Chris Makepeace Alexandra Stewart |
| Distributed by | Crown International Pictures |
Release dates | April, 1981 |
| Country |  United States |
| Language | English |
The Last Chase is a 1981 science fiction film, featuring Lee Majors, Burgess Meredith and Chris Makepeace and directed by Martyn Burke. It was produced by Argosy Films
Plot
In a future United States, "the oil has run out" and all personal vehicles have been impounded by The Government. Franklyn Hart (Lee Majors), a former race car driver, decides to reassemble his race car hidden from confiscation, and sets out for "Free California" which has broken away from the new regime. He is aided by Ring (Chris Makepeace), a young technically savvy teen who feels alienated from this "social" society. Agents of the new government must stop Franklyn Hart at any cost to destroy what he represents, and the instability that such a desire for personal autonomy could mean to the society. An old Korean War veteran Captain J.G. Williams (Burgess Meredith) and his F-86 Sabre jet are called into service to chase down and destroy Franklyn Hart.
Home video
It was originally released on VHS and Laserdisc by Vestron Video which was sold to LIVE Entertainment in 1991, LIVE Entertainment changed their name to Artisan Entertainment which is now part of Lions Gate Entertainment.
In other media
In May 1989, The Last Chase was the subject of episode K20 of the cult KTMA show Mystery Science Theater 3000.
See Also
- Firebird 2015 AD, a 1981 film of similar theme starring Darren McGavin.