A beleaguered butler reluctantly presents horror films in a haunted mansion. This week’s film: Grand theft auto becomes a career opportunity in "Car-Napping" from 1980 with Michel Galabru and Adolfo Celi.

Episode 46 Air Date: 08-26-2026

The 1980 crime comedy Car-Napping follows automobile designer Robert Mehring, who returns from vacation to discover that his employer has vanished along with his designs and money. After tracking his former boss to the Côte d'Azur, Robert suffers another setback when his Porsche is stolen. His encounter with the thieves unexpectedly gives him an idea for getting even. Soon Robert is involved with an international crew stealing expensive cars to order, adopting the identity of a wealthy baron while moving through the glamorous world of European luxury automobiles.

Cast:
Michel Galabru as Thibaut
Adolfo Celi as Police President
Bernd Stephan as Robert Mehring
Anny Duperey as Claudia Klessing
Hans Beerhenke as Herrmann Aichinger
Adrian Hoven as Benninger
Ivan Desny as Consul Barnet
Dieter Augustin as Fischer
Peter Kuhnert as Mario
Eddie Constantine as Laroux