The Lively Set
“They jet you where the Fun and Action are... every time they grab a wheel... OR A GIRL!”
Synopsis
A college student drops out to build a race car and falls for his buddy's sister.
Top Cast
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James Darren
Casey Owens
Pamela Tiffin
Eadie Manning
Doug McClure
Chuck Manning
Joanie Sommers
Doreen Grey
Marilyn Maxwell
Marge Owens
Charles Drake
Paul Manning
Peter Mann
Stanford Rogers
Carole Wells
Mona
Frances Robinson
Celeste Manning
Greg Morris
Highway Patrol Officer
Ross Elliott
Ernie Owens
Russ Conway
Dave Moody
Martin Blaine
Prof. George E. Collins
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 24, 1964
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Arnold
- Original Title
- The Lively Set
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Arnold
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Arnold
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lively Set
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What is The Lively Set about?
A college student drops out to build a race car and falls for his buddy's sister.
Who directed The Lively Set?
The Lively Set was directed by Jack Arnold.
Who stars in The Lively Set?
The principal cast of The Lively Set includes James Darren, Pamela Tiffin, Doug McClure, Joanie Sommers, Marilyn Maxwell.
When was The Lively Set released and how long is it?
The Lively Set was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Lively Set?
The Lively Set holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).