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.
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The Great Race
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jul 1, 1965
Runtime
2h 40m
Genres
Comedy, Adventure
User Score
71%
Original Title
The Great Race
Production Companies
Jalem Productions, Patricia Productions, Reynard Productions
Director
Blake Edwards
Budget
$12,000,000
Revenue
$25,300,000
Description
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.
