Popeye was Driving a 1971 Pontiac LeMans 2. The Car Chase was Shot without the Proper Permits 3. A Local Resident Drove Onto the Shoot and Hit the LeMans 4. Friedkin was Able to Shoot Scenes on the Overhead Train by Giving an Official $40,000 5. Actual MTA ...
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