Art House Theater Day: Car Wash

USA | 1976 | 97 min. | Michael Schultz

August 2, 2026

At Sully Boyar's car wash, everybody is cleaning up and getting down in this classic comedy with a killer soundtrack. 50th anniversary screening.

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Sunday, August 2, 2026

It's a typical day for the crew at L.A.'s Dee-Luxe Car Wash. Besides the kaleidoscope of colorful customers, including a flamboyant evangelist; a wacky cab driver; and possibly the notorious "Pop Bottle Bomber," they have their own hopes and fears to deal with. Working at the car wash has its challenges, but the Dee-Luxe cast of characters gets the job done with spirited style—and funky Muzak.

  • Director: Michael Schultz
  • Principal Cast: Richard Pryor, Franklyn Ajaye, George Carlin, Professor Irwin Corey, Bill Duke, Antonio Fargas, The Pointer Sisters, Lorraine Gary, Antonie Becker
  • Country: USA
  • Year: 1976
  • Running Time: 97 min.
  • US Distributor: Universal