'59 Plymouth chases '62 Dodge Dart

1959 Plymouth Belvedere 4-door Sedan, 1962 Dodge Dart in It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World, 1963

[@felipecardoza5829]

One of my favorite movies of all time. The car action is phenomenal; those old Mopars getting airborne long before Hickman and McQueen did it in San Fran.

[@franklinwilliams8852]

i'm simply amazed with early 1960's tech and car brakes that no one was killed in this production!

[@alisonwilliams4862]

I know, it looks like those cars are about to roll on several occasions!

[@AdhamOhm]

Especially at 6:55 that stuntman came very close to getting run over.

[@MCO18]

No Anti-Lock Brakes!

[@hughjass1044]

That's because the cars are not going as fast as you think they are. The scenes are shot slow then sped up.

[@richardarcher3435]

@@hughjass1044 No I don't think so. You can tell when they do that, they don't bounce or lean right. Sometimes they do that in movies but you can usually tell by the way the suspension bounces or looking at people in the background. Although at 5:44 the cab coming in from the right does bounce a bit too quickly .... perhaps .... just in that scene.

[@seanmalcolm7599]

This is my Grandfather's favorite movie. He could watch this scene 100 times and never get bored of it.

[@MAGNUM05]

This is pretty much the most satisfying scene in this movie.

[@Gramps300]

Agree!!

[@THX-kw2jh]

Love This Movie from 1963, Directed by Stanley Kramer.

[@Sensekhmet]

This is a comedy, but the car action is better and more realistic than 99% of stuff made even today... wow.

[@JohnSmith-qn3ob]

Well yeah, back then they couldn't use shitty CGI. Everything had to be done for real.

[@tomtom8306]

And no speeded-up scenes.

[@isaacsrandomvideos667]

Cars and stunts are real, that’s why.

[@lightsfansofthewest481]

​@@tomtom8306 5:40...

[@ursirius4878]

I loved this movie when I was a kid. It's a mad, mad, mad world

[@tomtom8306]

The 62 Dart was a real killer with its lighter construction and big-block v8s.

[@StrikersLG]

Indeed it was, even just the every day 361 big blocks made these cars MOVE. Now just imagine a 413 Max Wedge stuffed into on of these bad boys.... absolute rocket ship!

[@glennbarnett6565]

this is one of the best chase scenes of Mopars in history, love all the 62s!! remember sitting through it twice at the theater when I was about 10, Loved it then and love it still at age 65!!

[@jamesfrench7299]

I saw it as a kid in the 80s and was blown away.

[@trevorkeyes6067]

the late 50s and early 60s cars had class

[@alisonwilliams4862]

It's years since I saw this film. I feel like watching it again now!

[@Goona187]

I grew up watching these films which fed my addiction for driving fast and adrenaline pumpingstunts in my teens and twenties brilliant

[@1986torino]

I have a 1959 Plymouth Belvedere 4-door Sedan blue in Ecuador, I like very much!

[@McBanditHope]

Pretty. They fans of American cars in Ecuador?

[@johnbeer5242]

geofalconst keep it don't ever sell it keep it in the family son daughter grandkids u know👏👏🍻✌

[@johnbeer5242]

McBandit Hope they been having all those cars since they were made back in the days on all latin America just alot got crushed but some survived

[@larrydeck8036]

0:32 looks like a commercial for the '62 Plymouth and Dodge.

[@Velocipede-uy4kw]

In a way the movie was a big Chrysler ad as they supplied many of the vehicles used in the film

[@antera77]

1) I wonder if anyone filming this realized the street scenery and cars from 1963 would be far more interesting in 54 years, than the plot and chase 2) Lots of laments in the comments about the damage to the mid 1950s Fords and Plymouths. But none for the 1962 Dodge Dart. A car whose front end manages to look upside down and crosseyed at once.

[@blindorbit4020]

Yeah. I've seen this movie since I was a kid in the early 70's. I still watch it to trip on the culture of contemporary advancements in society, styles and technology. Rotary telephones, filing cabinets, soda machines dispensing glass bottles, police not having aving to wear flak-vests (or body cams), "highways" with no shoulders, and of course, people walking about talking to others and/or acknowledging their surroundings. Instead of being hypnotized by a small device in their hands. Watching this sometimes induces me in such a sentimental journey, that I often wish I was born 20-30 years earlier.

[@Juan-ll6sf]

The film was an advertisement of Dodge and Plymouth products. It was done at low speeds and then accelerated by film editing. Some fender benders didn't cause any damage to the Plymouths.

[@alexander1485]

those cab drivers can drive better than 99 percent of all cops today

[@karlkamphefner8529]

We saw this at a Saturday matinee back in the early 70s. Love this classic!👍

[@trevorkeyes6067]

american cars of the late 1950s and early 60s had character

[@DavidChrisCastillo-im1wg]

+ style +durability unlike the 1's of today

[@SnakeKoRn]

0:33 I find that actually quite impressive!

[@CarChaseWonderland2]

That's what she said.

[@rustbloodeclipse]

I love the needless destructive factor of these old movies. Scenes that don't need to have crashes but have crashes anyway make them so much more enjoyable, like the two taxis always hitting eachother

[@eldo59]

2:30 Funniest part was that dude trying to get in the car. Then the second time he got left.

[@bnghjtyu767]

One of the funniest movies I had ever seen made me laugh so much plus it's great if you're a Mopar guy they're everywhere.

[@justoutofframemoviereviews656]

7:36 He just went sailin' right out there.

[@jaysauer7324]

Yep, ...' did you see the way he just sailed right out there "

[@frankdenardo8684]

Jay Sauer Jimmy Durante kicks the bucket.

[@acewilliams7917]

"The way he just sailed out there!"

[@genosho5574]

The getting in and out of the Taxis was the running gag of the whole movie.

[@BullRunRoad30]

Step on it, Rochester!

[@JohnSmith-qn3ob]

you got it, boss

[@timpriddy349]

Drum brakes and skinny bias-ply tires made for brave stunt action.......and a piece of American scenery that will never return

[@clarkgriswold5903]

THE BEST movie EVER!

[@robertpasquini4097]

Driving at breakneck speeds with no seat belts. And so much damage being done. Love it!

[@trevorkeyes6067]

brilliant car chase scenes

[@filmmaker89]

Kinda off topic for a car chase channel, but in a few shots you can see remnants of the Pacific Electric Long Beach Line (along Ocean Blvd. & Long Beach Blvd.) which discontinued service in 1961, approximately a year before 2nd unit photography for this film took place.

[@hebneh]

I noticed one of the cabs had a substantial driver's-side dent in an earlier scene which disappeared later.

[@michaelmeliambro5117]

6:38 JUST DON'T MAKE ME NERVOUS!!! JUST DON'T MAKE ME NERVOUS!!!

[@prowelderbill]

All of those scenes were filmed on Pacific Coast Hwy in Santa Monica, plus the park scenes were of Portuguese Point.Infact that is not a park [ Santa Rosita ] ,no such name. That was a private home converted to look like a park. The entrance gate is to the home. The Harden gate house on Palos Verdes Dr.So cool.I remember that's just how it looked along the Coast Hwy up to Dockwieller beach on up to Will Rogers State beach.

[@dfaircloth30]

Silent Film star Buster Keaton at 3:25

[@Traderjoe]

I felt bad that Sid Cesar told Peter Falk to keep his eye on the road

[@markd8369]

😅

[@romonecrosby]

I am loving this channel keep up the good work

[@CarChaseWonderland2]

Thanks and keep watching

[@jessenone3708]

pre disc brake era. most cars back then all had drum brakes all around, I remember those days.

[@jamesfrench7299]

Work well if adjusted properly I was told. Trouble was so many weren't.

[@74dWasTaken]

Wow, Christine's twin sisters really are in hot pursuit

[@robschannel4512]

I had one of those darts. Slant six.

[@brerrabbit9585]

Ahhh yes. The Pacific Coast Highway at Santa Monica. I`ve been there many times and I always want to drive like a maniac when I`m there!

[@ciroalb3]

tracy was 62 when they shot this, looks 10 years older

[@AMCguy]

Cars back then seemed to handle pretty damn good

[@garyquail2347]

Some of that driving was brought to you by Carey Loftin.

[@74dWasTaken]

You've got to admit, the 62' dart and the 62' Plymouth both look quite similar in many ways

[@MAGNUM05]

They do. Those cars have the same chassis.

[@redtra236]

both are Chrysler products and some parts interchange so yeah

[@ouijashok5905]

Been away but now I'm back! I love all the chases 😀👍

[@MAGNUM05]

As of September 2022, Barrie Chase is the last surviving cast member in this movie. Everyone else in this movie, especially in this scene are all dead now.

[@Groucho-tg1tx]

My favorite movie

[@hebneh]

Notice the stuntman just BARELY jumps out of the way of Capt. Culpepper's Dodge at 6:56.

[@moparkevin1969]

Yes! I noticed this the first time I saw it on tv in the 80s. I believe the stunt was planned because he was walking very close to the other guy, then pushes off of him then reaches for a bar to pull him up and out of the way. He REALLY cut that to the limit!!! It's amazing now one was killed making this film.

[@geoffburrows6988]

Its my favourite film and the stunt man in the blue shirt only had to slip and he would have been under the wheels.everytime i see the scene i think CHRIST.

[@28mark]

yeah and every time I watch this movie, I still think he's gonna get hit

[@alisonwilliams4862]

I love the look of a lot of American cars from the 1950s to the 1970s! But they were often so long lol! Must have been a pain to do certain manoeuvres compared with the shorter cars we have today.

[@bcdside]

7:16 Mickey Rooney’s slide (the guy in the red sweeter) is impressive!

[@blindorbit4020]

There's one of two things I'd like to have done at this: 1) sit up in a balcony somewhere (stoned) watching them film the downtown chase scenes, or 2) be the assigned (cabie) stunt-driver directed to sail up on the sidewalk for a bit, before taking out that firehydrant on the way back to the asphalt.

[@dkstudioart]

The main thing that struck me while watching this is how much better looking US cities were back then.

[@onlyweknow2]

First car I ever drove was a Black and White 57 Ford like the one used in the opening. It was my brothers and he made me wash it first.

[@hebneh]

You can spot some of the same background cars repeatedly - the black Ford convertible (3 times), the '60 Chevrolet converible, the '57 Ford station wagon.

[@sludge4125]

The Metro.

[@jsciarri]

Don't forget about the '54 Corvette that appears at least twice.

[@gavinv]

4:58 those 2 cars a hauling ass bro. Jumped like it’s nothing. The American cars back in the days were hard rock. Now almost all of the cars will fall into 1,000,000 pieces

[@Plymouth_Belvedere]

That's torsion aire for you

[@rexjolles]

fall into 1000000 pieces but you're still just fine as opposed to not falling apart but you die when you hit a curb

[@sludge8506]

The old cars were death machines. I almost can’t believe that some people haven’t figured out that today’s cars crumble, and the occupants walk away. I loved an article in an old car magazine; Would you let your grandkids ride in your classic car?

[@redtra236]

@@sludge8506 That's irrelevant when it comes to jumping most modern cars would take massive damage in this situation... now trucks and stuff probably could handle it but try to jump a chevy malibu made in the last 10 years like that and see what happens

[@sludge8506]

@@redtra236 And the driver would walk away… 🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️

[@sorshiaemms5959]

my favorite comedy of all time not a dodge guy but always wanted a 62

[@briancritchley5295]

have watched this 98 times, wish I was there at Santa Rositta state park the day of filming ,would have made an offer for all the cars

[@piedro132]

Great quality

[@davidcampbell1899]

if you did some of that stuff with a new car , its would be in a million pieces. the old plymouths crashing into each other and then tearing around at 100 mph and punishment they could take!

[@sludge8506]

They were death machines. 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@karlkamphefner8529]

​@@sludge8506 you mean great machines.

[@sludge8506]

@@karlkamphefner8529 I like them!!

[@aidanshriver3531]

WE AINT IN ANY RUSH WE WANNA GET THERE IN A HURRY

[@owilliams1031]

Same thing.

[@speakfreeley4473]

It was Peter Falk in this who suspected the Spencer Tracey character was up to no good. That explains why he became Colombo.

[@alexander1485]

notice how when all 3 cars back up, only one car has working reverse lights? lol

[@pablo48321]

alexander1485. Not all of those cars had reverse lights. Most models in those days they were optional.

[@AB-pl1ko]

- not required on vehicles that were sold new in the US until 1966 I believe?

[@pnotuner1]

That's a lot of Torsion Bars baby

[@official-billvancleef7128]

0:12 this film is so hd that it looks like it was made now

[@maximuswedgie5149]

Mean lookin little Dodges

[@IbishuPessimaLX]

you can tell that the two plymouths used to be blue and white when they open the doors they made them taxis for the movie

[@ronaldmiller673]

This is a Great 👍 movie 🎥🍿 living in California I know these areas Malibu beach 🏖️..If you have any movies with a 1958 Dodge custom Royal,,Send them We own one... My son Max likes this movie 🎥....

[@Jgeneraledger23]

Ha! Phil Silvers, he was always funny, even without saying a word RIP.

[@chriscapswheelcoverhubcaps630]

Those beautiful mid 50's Fords..convertibles no less- so collectable now...but back then during filming they were near worthless cars...typical 8 year old cars not worth a whole lot.

[@McBanditHope]

I *need* to time travel to the early 60's.........every car a classic, and no ones the wiser.

[@777dolf1]

Ha-Haaa...Awesome....You need to watch it's "A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World" (1963)!!!

[@dfaircloth30]

Nice 56 and 58 Fords.

[@frequencyfluxfandango8504]

For me, this is a fantastic clip because of all the cars. You probably won't see cars like this driven, um. like this -anymore. If you do, call the police because it's got to be a stolen car. Don't forget to film it first though, Thanks.

[@trevorkeyes6067]

my favourite

[@blockmasterscott]

Buster Keaton was alll confused rofl!!!!!!!!!

[@Baerchenization]

How could they build cars without suspension! :)

[@alisonwilliams4862]

No suspension?!

[@Mechknight73]

@@alisonwilliams4862 They had it, but it was WAY too soft. If you tried to sell a car like that in Europe or Australia, even in the 50s, you'd get few takers. No disputing they looked cool, but braking, handling and efficiency weren't their strong suits

[@paktype]

The days before catalytic converters, unleaded fuel and concerns about climate change. Just good old American steel, even if the '62 Dart was the ugliest car to come out of Detroit.

[@lonewolfmcquade1079]

paktype n one of the most powerful but we're ugly as hell lol

[@AdhamOhm]

And odometers with only 5 digits. Cars in those days were lucky to even hit the 99999 mile mark.

[@isaiahash9697]

geez what a strange video. I never seen the movie so i definitely missing something

[@eithanknapp9883]

Its funny that two 59 Plymouth 🚕 chase just one car.

[@roaenokesyzlak7828]

Them Plymouth Fury cabs look like a pair of pissed off yellow jackets.

[@74dWasTaken]

Well Christine in 59' form seems to be a fast taxi

[@mossi408]

They were all Plymouth. There is no Dodge. The Cabs were from 59, the black one from 62. There is no Dodge in it.

[@rexjolles]

Funny when they open the doors to the cabs you can see one was white and the other was blue before they were painted yellow for the movie

[@notroll1279]

The movie was star studded and very funny at times - but it was too long and the fun fizzled out towards the end; the overcharged fire ladder went on forever and so on... Half an hour shorter and the film would have ben perfect - why didn't they just let Chief Culpepper run away with with the young bride and the prize??

[@billolsen4360]

"That thscertainly is strange"

[@firecriss1392]

"I am going to be SICK!!!!"

[@internetkumquat4542]

So these taxis were Christine's cousins? I can see were she adopted her chase style and reckless intentions.

[@saxongreen78]

Metalskin Valiant wagon at the start!

[@speedsrules6496]

I wish Spencer Tracy got away with all that money. If he just waited for a while he would have had it all to himself.

[@briankreezan9500]

I've often wondered with all that foney money how much would one be worth with a few outo-graffs from some of these actors just how much would it be worth today. I'm sure there's got to be one or two would be floating around. This flick will go down as being one of the greats.

[@nickdiamond7595]

Happy 60th MMMMW

[@lilchopstixz2161]

Why are so many Chrysler cars used in this movie? We’re they sponsored?

[@marckemp9955]

62 probably had a 413. Fast car. I don't really know a lot about 60s Mopar. Prefer Ford Galaxy and Chevy Impala. I had a screaming Dodge 400 HP with upgraded carb, cam, and exhaust. Couldn't afford to drive it when gas was $1/gal

[@kittx3392]

7:00 welcome to Los Santos Customs

[@Iggywiggywoo]

Never mind your own business! LOL

[@71plymouth.]

This Hurts... At first I see they destroy the 54-55ish Crown Victoria or Sunliner, Then the chase happens and they kill all the Poor Plymouths. Then another ford takes a cliff dive... Its sad to see... But interesting to see a car chase before the GrandFather of all chases: Bullitt.... Also, I think I spotted with an eye: Peter Falk driving one of those cabs. Even Columbo couldn't solve this one, Hahaha!

[@b.rodclark7349]

56 sunliner

[@speakfreeley4473]

At 2:03 Colombo did get suspicious, that's why he ended up becoming a detective, & ended up owning a more suitable for him primer grey Peugeot 403 convertible.

[@sopaman1234]

1957 Ford

[@sopaman1234]

That 57 Ford was over 5 years old at the time so it wasn't that new..Prb. had alot of miles on it by then...They were a dime a dozen back then Could have been a retire patrol car. White top black body...

[@jrento9562]

What Movie Was This?

[@bnghjtyu767]

It's a mad mad mad mad world.

[@moyadapne968]

6:12 what the hell kinda '62 Dodge Dart is that.

[@johnwilliamson2707]

Chrysler Corp. (like other carmakers) would provide vehicles for next to nothing to film production companies for good publicity. Those car execs must have had coronaries seeing all the destruction of their latest beauties.

[@danieltegarprasetyo5199]

name the film

[@MAGNUM05]

It's A Mad Mad Mad Mad World

[@robertlangowski1761]

GTA 5 1960s mod

[@mariabarbosa3642]

Wat the film?

[@jefffrancisco2788]

It's under the big W ( sorry I said too much)