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1 Movies in which Appears a Datsun 1200

Movies in which Appears a Datsun 1200

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Ratings
	Lots of 1200s
	Great shot of one, or several 1200s
	Good shot of one 1200
	Poor shot more than one 1200
	You can barely see one 1200
	Unknown. Please add info!

 * Discussion: [Datsuns in movies (have you spotted any ??)]

Australia

Alvin Purple (1973) movie info on IMDB

Comments: [B120dat:] I have seen a few 1200s, in the Alvin Purple movies. There was a real nice red 1200 coupe in it near the airport bit of the movie. Alvin goes to a skydiving place and in the carpark there is a 1200 coupe.

Alvin Purple Rides Again (1974) movie info on IMDB

Starstruck (1982) movie info on IMDB

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Comment: You can see a little yellow sedan go by:

TV movie(?) about Azaria/LindyChamberlain: there was a mint lookin 1200 ute at the football field scene.

Japan

Batoru rowaiaru II: Rekuiemu (2003) (Battle Royale II) movie info on IMDB

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Comments: In the second to last chapter when they escape to South Africa or somewhere They all pile in the back of a 1200 ute (bakkie?) and drive off ... There are three great shots.

South Africa

The Gods Must Be Crazy (1980) movie info on IMDB

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Comments: Towards beginning at 00:06:51 when showing the hectic suburban/urban life, there's a brown 1200 Coupe that pulls out in front of his neighbor, then slams the brakes on. Being it was in South Africa, it was undoubtedly a GX Coupe.

United States

Back to the Future (1985) movie info on IMDB

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Comments: At 06'20" as he is catching a ride behind a jeep, there is thte back a white 1200 coupe in the parking lot (bonus, a red Z-car).
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As he goes around the corner, the side of the 1200 is in the background (fuzzy). About 10 seconds, you clearly see the white Coupe behind the "Hill Valley" sign. And then another Datsun pulls up behing to top it off (it's a yellow B210 2-dr sedan, more clearly seen at 11:42 when he catches a ride behind the police car). Bonus: at 9:00 as he's walking with Jennifer there is a emerald green B210 GX Coupe in the lot with license plate "FOR MARY" and the red Z is now in the parking lot.

Breakin' 2 (Electric Boogaloo) movie info on IMDB

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Comments: At 9:25, a sweet orange 1200 Coupe on the side of the road they dance down and march up. Also seen at 14:19 and 1:15:00.
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The Gumball Rally (1976) movie info on IMDB

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Comments: At 1:28, they come into Los Angeles and get stuck in rush hour traffic. Just after Raul Julia says of the Ferrari "the engine is getting too hot", a white 1200 coupe goes by. There is also a green coupe on the onramp. At 1:29 the fake cops run around the bright green 1200 coupe, you can make out the side emblems and GL style hubcaps. Bonus: several good shots of B210s, TE22 Celica and other vintage japanese steel, let alone a gizillion lead sleds.

Funny Lady movie info on IMDB

Comments: There's at least one 1200 in Funny Lady, a kelly green Coupe.

Gone in 60 Seconds (1974) movie info on IMDB

Comments: Here are the Datsun sightings:
At 38 minutes* for about one minute as Lyle Wagoneer's Ferrari gets stolen there is a like-new green 1200 coupe right behind the actors. A good view of the rear, but a bit of the side is also visible. You can see the what the original "bright" green looked like (this is not the dark green).
At 120 minutes (scene lasts about 4 minutes) the main character drives past the (12 story?) Nissan North America headquarters building before turning into the Torrance Mazda agency, through Butler Buick and into the Moran Cadillac dealership. There is a clear shot of the rear of a white 1200 coupe. There may be Datsun 1200 2-dr sedans and coupes visible along the street and maybe in the car lots, it's hard to say.
And though literally hundreds of other cars are damaged, as far as I can tell no Datsuns were harmed during the movie.

Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) movie info on IMDB

Comments: there's reportedly a mint orange 1200 Coupe in one of the scenes. I was able to get a glimpse of a red coupe (as they were driving to the psychiatrist) at about 0:25

The Junkman (1982) movie info on IMDB

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Comments: The "hero's" daughter is driving what looks like the bottom half of a 1200 coupe, with no guards,doors,bonnet or roof,it's the car they drive out of the LA river.

The Last Waltz (1978) movie info on IMDB

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Comments: In second scene (at 4:38), as concert-goers line up for the concert, there is a red 1200 Coupe as they turn the corner.

Up In Smoke movie info on IMDB

Comments: You can look at the other cars on the road and spot several Datsun 1200's and some other models as well:

When they're driving on the interstate in his lowrider When they're driving the weed van

Other Cheech & Chong movies(?)
Comments: It has been said that all of the Cheech & Chong movies have 1200s

"I Love The 70's" series on VH1 movie info on IMDB

Comments: When they discuss when Michael Jakson's hair catching on fire you can spot a red 1200 coupe in some of the video footage of the stadium.

United Kingdom

The Craic (1999) movie info on IMDB

Comments: They're in the outback after the combivan exploded and get picked up and taken to town by a bunch of Aboriginal dudes in a sad looking white 1200 ute.

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