The Great Race
1965
Movie Information
Overview
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.
Release Date
July 1, 1965
Director
Blake Edwards
Runtime
2h 40m
Cast
Jack LemmonTony CurtisNatalie WoodPeter FalkKeenan WynnArthur O'ConnellVivian VanceDorothy ProvineLarry StorchRoss Martin
Production
Jalem ProductionsPatricia ProductionsReynard ProductionsWarner Bros. Pictures
Genres
ComedyAdventureAction