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Cash, chaos, and tube tops collide at the wildest swap meet of the '70s.

SWAP MEET

1979 · 1h 25m · R · Comedy · IMDB TMDB

A neighborhood swap meet gets out of hand when participants start swapping everything imaginable.

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What is Swap Meet about?

Swap Meet is a 1979 American comedy film directed by Brice Mack about a group of friends scheming to raise money at a raucous neighborhood swap meet after a classic car is wrecked.

Programmer's Pick

From tube tops to tow trucks, Swap Meet is a sun-baked parade of '70s Americana, where skateboards and Ferraris share the screen with a talking bird and some truly questionable repair tactics. The cast is a who's-who of future sitcom royalty, but the real star is the chaos of the swap meet itself.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

When Roy's jealousy prompts a botched sabotage, Sigi finds himself with a demolished T-Burn classic and a desperate need to raise $250 before his father returns. Alongside his resourceful friends, Sigi dives into the unpredictable world of a neighborhood swap meet, where almost anything—cars, odd jobs, or dignity—is up for trade. The swap meet quickly spirals into a spectacle of eccentric characters, outlandish schemes, and vintage '70s shenanigans. With a cast of hustlers, love interests, and offbeat bystanders (including a talking bird and a goat), the film delivers a breezy, irreverent slice of vansploitation-era comedy. Expect wild antics, creative hustling, and a showcase of the era's quirks and fashion.

Details & Specs

Director
Brice Mack
Writer
Steve Krantz
Release
1979
Runtime
1h 25m
Genres
Comedy

Cast & Crew

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Director: Brice Mack Writer: Steve Krantz
Jon Gries Jon Gries Doug RC Ruth Cox Nancy Deborah Richter Deborah Richter Susan DS Dan Spector Billy Loren Lester Loren Lester Buddah Danny DeVito Danny DeVito Max Marc Lawrence Marc Lawrence Mr. Booth Rhea Perlman Rhea Perlman Mother Danny Goldman Danny Goldman Ziggy George Memmoli George Memmoli Luke BM Beatrice Manley Doveena Hap Lawrence Hap Lawrence Benny Robert Ridgely Robert Ridgely Cop LA Lillian Adams Woman JC Jed Cooper Roy Davis BG Brad Gorman Joe Cheryl Rixon Cheryl Rixon Annie MK Marvin Katzoff Teenager EG Eric Greene Kid

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Why Cult

Vansploitation Vibes

This film rides the wave of late-‘70s vansploitation, with repair garages, drive-ins, and plenty of vehicular mayhem.

Future Sitcom Stars

Catch early performances from Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman before they became household names.

Swap Meet Madness

A neighborhood swap meet turns into a free-for-all, swapping everything from cars to crystal balls to dignity.

Retro Fashion Flash

Tube tops, jean shorts, and '70s flair abound—this is a time capsule of outrageous style choices.

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Questions from the Vault

Who directed Swap Meet? +

Swap Meet was directed by Brice Mack.

How long is Swap Meet? +

Swap Meet has a runtime of 85 minutes.

What genre is Swap Meet? +

Swap Meet is a comedy film.

Where can I watch Swap Meet? +

You can watch Swap Meet on SassyFlix.

When was Swap Meet released? +

Swap Meet was released in 1979.

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