The Bearded Trio

One year before Amblin Entertainment was founded by Steven Spielberg, Kathleen Kennedy and Frank Marshall, Steven, for the second time in his career, opted for the title of Executive Producer on a film he wanted to get made, but couldn't (or wouldn't) direct himself. Just like the first time he did this (in 1978) it was a story, presented to him and written by Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale. Used Cars , would turn out to become the third collaboration between Zemeckis, Gale (as writers) and Spielberg (after I Wanna Hold Your Hands , which Zemeckis himself directed and 1941 , which was helmed by Spielberg).  For those who have never seen the film (shame on you!): The sleepy town of Mesa in Arizona has two used car lots, vying for the business of everyone willing to buy a pre-owned automobile. One of the lots is owned by Roy L. Fuchs, a corrupt proprietor hoping to get as many dirty politicians as he can, to fit in his back pocket, while the other lot is owned by ...