The Great Race

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.

Tagline

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

Release Status

Released

Genres

Comedy, Adventure, Action

Director

Blake Edwards

Original Language

EN

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) 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.

Who directed The Great Race?

The Great Race was directed by Blake Edwards.

When was The Great Race released?

The Great Race was released on July 1, 1965.

How long is The Great Race?

The Great Race has a runtime of 2h 40m.

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