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The Great Race

The Great Race

The movie with 20,000-miles or one-million-laughs guarantee!

Professional daredevil and white-suited hero, The Great Leslie, convinces turn-of-the-century auto makers that a race from New York to Paris (westward across America, the Bering Straight and Russia) will help to promote automobile sales. Leslie's arch-rival, the mustached and black-attired Professor Fate vows to beat Leslie to the finish line in a car of Fate's own invention.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Great Race
  • Genres: Comedy, Adventure, Action
  • Release Date: 1965-07-01
  • Runtime: 160 minutes
  • Rating: 7.1/10 (346 votes)
  • Budget: $12,000,000
  • Revenue: $25,300,000
  • Production Companies: Jalem Productions, Patricia Productions, Reynard Productions
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 2.613
  • Languages: English, Italian

Cast & Crew

Jack Lemmon

Jack Lemmon

as Professor Fate

Tony Curtis

Tony Curtis

as The Great Leslie

Natalie Wood

Natalie Wood

as Maggie Dubois

Peter Falk

Peter Falk

as Max

Keenan Wynn

Keenan Wynn

as Hezekiah

Arthur O'Connell

Arthur O'Connell

as Henry Goodbody

Vivian Vance

Vivian Vance

as Hester Goodbody

Dorothy Provine

Dorothy Provine

as Lily Olay

Larry Storch

Larry Storch

as Texas Jack

Ross Martin

Ross Martin

as Rolfe Von Stuppe

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Trailers & Clips

The Great Race - Original Theatrical Trailer

External Links

Keywords

new york cityparis, francecar raceinventorslapstick comedywagersteampunkdaredevilcross country raceturn of the centuryevil geniusmad professor

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Great Race?

The Great Race is a Comedy, Adventure, Action movie directed by . It was released on 1965-07-01.

Who are the main actors in The Great Race?

The main cast includes Jack Lemmon, Tony Curtis, Natalie Wood, Peter Falk, Keenan Wynn, .

Where can I watch The Great Race online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Great Race is available.

Is The Great Race based on a true story?

The movie with 20,000-miles or one-million-laughs guarantee!

What is the IMDb rating of The Great Race?

The Great Race has an IMDb rating of 7.1/10 based on 346 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Great Race?

The movie had a production budget of $12,000,000 and earned $25,300,000 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Great Race?

The soundtrack was composed by Jalem Productions, Patricia Productions, Reynard Productions. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Great Race filmed?

The Great Race was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Great Race?

The total runtime of The Great Race is 160 minutes.

Is The Great Race suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Great Race?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Great Race.

Does The Great Race have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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