Double Nickels

Double Nickels is a 1977 car chase action-comedy starring Jack Vacek, Patrice Schubert, Ed Abrams, George Cole, Michael "Mick" Brennan, and Tim "Tex" Taylor. Vacek also wrote, produced, and directed the film.
The film deals with two men working in the repossession industry, by confiscating cars. They eventually realize that they are unwittingly working for a car theft ring, and that they have been tasked with stealing the vehicles.

Plot

Two highway patrolmen believe that they are making extra money on the side by repossessing cars. They come to realize that they are actually involved in a car theft ring.

Cast

Jack Vacek as Smokey
Ed Abrams as Ed
Mick Brennan as Mick
George Cole as George
Michael Cole as Mike
Larry Dunn as Mechanic
Patrice Schubert as Jordan

Production

The film was shot in Los Angeles and contains a chase through the Los Angeles River Basin.

Reception

Variety described the film as "more empty calories for junk-film fans; cheap but tasty".

Re-release

The film was re-released theatrically in 1978 under the title Split-Second Smokey.