Car Thief(1986)
'No Man's Land' is a 1987 American crime thriller film directed by Peter Werner. The film stars Charlie Sheen, D.B. Sweeney, and Lara Harris. The story follows Benjy Taylor, a rookie police officer who goes undercover to infiltrate a car theft ring run by the charming Ted Varrick. As Benjy gets closer to Ted and his sister Ann, his loyalties become divided. The film was written by Dick Wolf, who later created the 'Law & Order' franchise. It was shot on location in Los Angeles, California. 'No Man's Land' is known for its car chases and 1980s aesthetic. It was released on October 23, 1987, by Orion Pictures.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1986
- Director
- Sameer Malkan
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Rating
- 2.8/10
Storyline
A young cop named Benjy Taylor goes undercover to take down a car theft ring. He gets a job at a garage owned by the charming Ted Varrick. Benjy soon befriends Ted and falls for his sister Ann. But as he gets deeper into the criminal world, he must choose between his duty and his new life.
“The law has no borders.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film was shot in the United States, which was rare for a Hindi movie in the 1980s.
- Actor Mithun Chakraborty performed many of his own stunts for the car chase scenes.
- The movie's soundtrack was composed by Bappi Lahiri, known for his disco music.
- It was one of the early Hindi films to showcase the Indian diaspora life in America.
- The film had a limited release and is not widely remembered compared to Mithun's other hits.
- Some scenes were filmed in Los Angeles, giving it a different look from typical Bollywood settings.