The film is set in the fictional Australian rural town of Paris in which most of the inhabitants appear to be directly, or indirectly, involved in profiting from the results of car accidents which they themselves orchestrate. The film debut of acclaimed director Peter Weir. (Australia / 1974 / Color / Comedy-Horror / 87:38 / dir. Peter Weir / with John Meillon, Chris Haywood, & Bruce Spence) (#35481)