The Great Race
"The movie with 20,000-miles or one-million-laughs guarantee!"
Originally released in 1965. The Great Race is a comedy/adventure film. directed by Blake Edwards. With a runtime of 2h 40m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Jack Lemmon, Tony Curtis, and Natalie Wood
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 1, 1965
60 years ago
Runtime
2h 40m
160 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (354 votes)
Budget
$12M
Production budget
Box Office
$25.3M
2.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $12,000,000
- Revenue
- $25,300,000
Production Companies
- Jalem Productions
- Patricia Productions
- Reynard Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Great Race about?
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...
Who directed The Great Race?
The Great Race was directed by Blake Edwards.
How long is The Great Race?
The Great Race has a runtime of 2 hours and 40 minutes (160 minutes total).
When was The Great Race released?
The Great Race was released on July 1, 1965 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Great Race?
The main cast of The Great Race includes Jack Lemmon, Tony Curtis, Natalie Wood, Peter Falk, Keenan Wynn.
Is The Great Race worth watching?
The Great Race has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 354 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.