The Racers
“THE THRILLS ROAR DOWN ON YOU!”
Synopsis
An Italian daredevil turns Grand Prix driver and works his way up to Le Mans with his ballerina lover.
Top Cast
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Kirk Douglas
Gino Borgesa
Bella Darvi
Nicole
Gilbert Roland
Dell'Oro
Cesar Romero
Carlos Chavez
Lee J. Cobb
Maglio
Katy Jurado
Maria Chávez
Charles Goldner
Piero
John Hudson
Michel Caron
George Dolenz
Count Salem
Agnès Laury
Toni
John Wengraf
Dr. Tabor
Norbert Schiller
Dehlgreen
Mel Welles
Fiori (uncredited)
Carleton Young
Opening Narrator (uncredited)
Peter Norman
Cashier (uncredited)
George Givot
Baron (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 4, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henry Hathaway
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Kaufman
- Original Score
- Alex North
- Original Title
- The Racers
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henry Hathaway
Charles Kaufman, Hans Ruesch
Alex North
Joseph MacDonald
James B. Clark
Julian Blaustein
Department Leadership Roster
Henry Hathaway
Director
Julian Blaustein
Producer
Joseph MacDonald
Director of Photography
Alex North
Original Music Composer
James B. Clark
Editor
Charles Kaufman
Screenplay
Kay Nelson
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Racers
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Racers about?
An Italian daredevil turns Grand Prix driver and works his way up to Le Mans with his ballerina lover.
Who directed The Racers?
The Racers was directed by Henry Hathaway.
Who stars in The Racers?
The principal cast of The Racers includes Kirk Douglas, Bella Darvi, Gilbert Roland, Cesar Romero, Lee J. Cobb.
When was The Racers released and how long is it?
The Racers was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for The Racers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Racers was composed by Alex North.
Is The Racers based on a book or true story?
The Racers is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Hans Ruesch".