Born to Race
“Revenge, glory, and explosive excitement in the fastest lane of all.”
Synopsis
A race-car driver falls in love with a beautiful Italian automobile engineer who is traveling the NASCAR circuit to sell her controversial engine technology.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 29, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Fargo
- Screenplay & Story
- Dennis McGee, Mary Janeway Bullians
- Original Score
- Ed Grenga, Ross Vannelli
- Original Title
- Born to Race
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Romax Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Fargo
Dennis McGee, Mary Janeway Bullians
Ed Grenga, Ross Vannelli
Bernard Salzmann
Tony Lombardo
Andrew Bullians, Jean Bullians
Department Leadership Roster
James Fargo
Director
Ed Grenga
Original Music Composer
Tony Lombardo
Editor
Andrew Bullians
Producer
Jean Bullians
Producer
Ross Vannelli
Original Music Composer
Dennis McGee
Screenplay
Mary Janeway Bullians
Screenplay
Bernard Salzmann
Director of Photography
BJ Davis
Stunt Coordinator
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Born to Race
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Born to Race about?
A race-car driver falls in love with a beautiful Italian automobile engineer who is traveling the NASCAR circuit to sell her controversial engine technology.
Who directed Born to Race?
Born to Race was directed by James Fargo.
Who stars in Born to Race?
The principal cast of Born to Race includes Joseph Bottoms, Marla Heasley, Robert Logan, George Kennedy, Marc Singer.
When was Born to Race released and how long is it?
Born to Race was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Born to Race?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Born to Race was composed by Ed Grenga, Ross Vannelli.