The Bottle and the Throttle
The dangers of drinking and driving are illustrated to a teenager returning from a beach party, where after having "one too many beach beers" he runs over a young mother and her child. This black and white short is not to be confused with the later color film, with same title, from 1968 (some sources indicate 1965).
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1961 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Drama |
| Runtime | 10 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.5/10 (11 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs its narrative with stark, economical precision, moving from careless beach revelry to the chilling, documentary-like stillness of the aftermath. It relies on visual contrast and brutal simplicity to deliver its message, avoiding any trace of sentimentality or overt lecture.
What lingers after the final frame is not a story, but a visceral, sobering impact—a brief, devastating vignette that makes silence feel deafening. — MovieFinder Editorial
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Watch alone, in complete silence, to fully absorb its sobering weight.
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