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- Guy Peters29 mai 2026The 1982 sports comedy-drama Six Pack is a delightful time capsule that serves up a heavy dose of Saturday afternoon nostalgia. For anyone who grew up on the breezy, high-octane vehicular comedies of the late '70s and early '80s, this film feels like a warm, familiar hug. It captures a specific era of cinema when movies didn't need to be high-concept blockbusters to be thoroughly entertaining; they just needed a charming lead, a bit of grease, and a lot of heart. At the center of this charm is the legendary Kenny Rogers in his feature film debut as Brewster Baker, a down-on-his-luck stock car racer looking for a comeback. Rogers transitions effortlessly from the music stage to the silver screen, bringing his signature rugged warmth, easygoing charisma, and undeniable "Gambler" persona to the role. He doesn't play Brewster as a flawless hero, but rather as a tired, relatable guy just trying to get his engine running again. Adding immensely to the film's appeal is Erin Gray. Best known to sci-fi fans as the iconic, jumpsuit-clad Colonel Wilma Deering in the 1980s version of Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, Gray pivots beautifully here into a grounded, contemporary role. As Lilah, Brewster’s supportive love interest, she brings a radiant blend of class, toughness, and genuine chemistry to the screen. Watching Rogers and Gray share the frame is an absolute treat for anyone who appreciates the star power of '80s pop culture icons. The plot kicks into gear when Brewster’s race car is stripped for parts by a gang of six orphaned siblings who happen to be expert mechanics. Instead of turning them in, Brewster effectively adopts the ragtag crew, and they become his pit crew on the racing circuit. From the open-road vistas to the engine roars, the movie carries a distinct Smokey and the Bandit feel. It captures that exact same blue-collar, Southern-fried energy, complete with high-speed chases, local sheriffs, corrupt officials, and a heavy reliance on CB radio culture. While it dials back the pure slapstick of Burt Reynolds' masterpiece to focus a bit more on the family dynamic, the DNA of the great American car movie is woven into every frame. The racing sequences are fun and authentic, capturing the grit of dirt tracks and local speedways. Ultimately, Six Pack shines brightest as a fun, lazy-day movie. It doesn’t demand too much of its audience, making it the perfect choice to put on when you want to unwind. It harks back to a simpler time in filmmaking, operating on pure goodwill, a catchy country soundtrack, and predictable but satisfying emotional beats. It is exactly the kind of movie you'd stumble across on television on a rainy Saturday afternoon and end up watching all the way through to the closing credits. Filled with heart, humor, and a heavy dose of nostalgia, Six Pack is a comforting classic that absolutely warrants a rewatch.
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Six Pack was released on 16 juillet 1982.
Six Pack was directed by Daniel Petrie.
Six Pack has a runtime of 1h 48min.
Six Pack was produced by Michael Trikilis.
Brewster Baker, coureur automobile, parcourt le pays de ville en ville. Il s'arrête un jour dans un village texan où sa remorque est pillée. Furieux, il finit par rattraper les voleurs : un groupe de six orphelins. Voulant dénoncer les enfants à la police, Brewster apprend que le shérif local trempe dans la combine. Il prélève en effet une grande partie de leur butin et empêche en échange qu'ils soient envoyés en orphelinat. Oubliant leur arrangement avec le shérif, ils quittent la ville avec Brewster.
The key characters in Six Pack are Brewster Baker (Kenny Rogers), Breezy (Diane Lane), Lilah (Erin Gray).
Six Pack is rated PG.
Six Pack is a Comédie, Drame, Familial film.
Six Pack has an audience rating of 7.2 out of 10.
Six Pack had a budget of 20,2 M $US.
Six Pack has made 20,2 M $US at the box office.