The Great Race 1965
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Gummy
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SplatProfessional 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Professor Fate
as The Great Leslie
as Maggie Dubois
as Max
as Hezekiah
as Henry Goodbody
as Hester Goodbody
as Lily Olay
as Texas Jack
as Rolfe Von Stuppe
Director:
Writer:
Arthur A. Ross, Blake Edwards, Johnny Mercer
Stars:
Jack Lemmon, Tony Curtis, Natalie Wood, Peter Falk, Keenan Wynn, Arthur O'Connell, Vivian Vance, Dorothy Provine, Larry Storch, Ross Martin,
Genres:
Comedy,Adventure,Action
Release Date:
1965 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
160 min
MMPA Rating:
NR
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Great Race
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
AAR
Cast
as Professor Fate
as The Great Leslie
as Maggie Dubois
as Max
as Hezekiah
as Henry Goodbody
as Hester Goodbody
as Lily Olay
as Texas Jack
as Rolfe Von Stuppe
as General Kuhster
as Frisbee
as Mayor of Boracho
as Sheriff
as Baron's Guard
as Baron's Guard
as Saloon Brawler (uncredited)
as Mayor-Domo (uncredited)
as Executive Board Member (uncredited)
as Townsman (uncredited)
as Townsman (uncredited)
as Reporter (uncredited)
as Soldier (uncredited)
as Executive Board Member (uncredited)
as Auto Worker (uncredited)
as Master of Ceremonies (uncredited)
as Barfly (uncredited)
as Policeman (uncredited)
as Observer at Start (uncredited)
as Saloon Brawler (uncredited)
as Executive Board Member (uncredited)
as Palace Guard (uncredited)
as Saloon Brawler (uncredited)
as Cowboy / Dancer (uncredited)
as Freight Agent (uncredited)
as First Employee (uncredited)
as Saloon Brawler (uncredited)
as Driver in Green Car (uncredited)
as Man in Hallway at Sentinel (uncredited)
as Barfly (uncredited)
as Townsman (uncredited)
as Reporter (uncredited)
as Saloon Brawler (uncredited)
as Saloon Brawler (uncredited)
as Observer at Start (uncredited)
as Man in Hallway at Sentinel (uncredited)
as Bettor (uncredited)
as Man in Hallway at Sentinel (uncredited)
as Townsman (uncredited)
as Russian (uncredited)
as Reporter (uncredited)
as Cowboy Shooting Gun in Saloon (uncredited)
as Saloon Brawler (uncredited)
as Texas Jack Henchman (uncredited)
as Barfly (uncredited)
as Cowboy /Dancer (uncredited)
as Barfly (uncredited)
as Reporter (uncredited)
as Townswoman (uncredited)
as Saloon Brawler (uncredited)
as Baker (uncredited)
as Townsman (uncredited)
as Barfly (uncredited)
as Townsman (uncredited)
as Reporter (uncredited)
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