Fast and Furious
“Crime doesn't pay with these two super sleuths on the job!”
Synopsis
Joel & Garda Sloan, a husband and wife detective team, who also sell rare books in New York, take a vacation to Seaside City. At Seaside, Joel's pal, Mike Stevens is managing and preparing for their beauty pageant. Joel is made one of the judges plus he has invested $5,000 in it, to Garda's dismay. Eric Bartell, promoter, arrives to dupe Stevens. When Ed Connors, New York racketeer arrives, Bartell is mysteriously murdered. Joel and Garda set out to investigate the murder.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Fast and Furious (Original Theatrical Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-04-16
Top Cast
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Franchot Tone
Joel Sloane
Ann Sothern
Garda Sloane
Ruth Hussey
Lily Cole
Lee Bowman
Mike Stevens
Allyn Joslyn
Ted Bentley
John Miljan
Eric Bartell
Bernard Nedell
Ed Connors
Mary Beth Hughes
Jerry Lawrence
Cliff Clark
Sam Travers
James Burke
Clancy
Frank Orth
Captain Joe Burke
Margaret Roach
Emmy Lou
Gladys Blake
Miss Brooklyn
Granville Bates
Chief Miller
Ernie Alexander
Singer at Party (uncredited)
C. Bakaleinikoff
Orchestra Leader (uncredited)
Muriel Barr
Miss St. Louis (uncredited)
Patsy Bedell
Miss Conshohocken (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 6, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 16, 2013
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Busby Berkeley
- Screenplay & Story
- Harry Kurnitz
- Original Score
- C. Bakaleinikoff, Daniele Amfitheatrof
- Original Title
- Fast and Furious
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Busby Berkeley
Harry Kurnitz
C. Bakaleinikoff, Daniele Amfitheatrof
Ray June
Elmo Veron
Frederick Stephani
Department Leadership Roster
Frederick Stephani
Producer
Elmo Veron
Editor
Busby Berkeley
Director
Harry Kurnitz
Screenplay
Ray June
Director of Photography
C. Bakaleinikoff
Original Music Composer
Daniele Amfitheatrof
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fast and Furious
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Fast and Furious about?
Joel & Garda Sloan, a husband and wife detective team, who also sell rare books in New York, take a vacation to Seaside City. At Seaside, Joel's pal, Mike Stevens is managing and preparing for their beauty pageant. Joel is made one of the judges plus he has invested $5,000 in it, to Garda's dismay. Eric Bartell, promoter, arrives to dupe Stevens. When Ed Connors, New York racketeer arrives, Bartell is mysteriously murdered. Joel and Garda set out to investigate the murder.
Who directed Fast and Furious?
Fast and Furious was directed by Busby Berkeley.
Who stars in Fast and Furious?
The principal cast of Fast and Furious includes Franchot Tone, Ann Sothern, Ruth Hussey, Lee Bowman, Allyn Joslyn.
When was Fast and Furious released and how long is it?
Fast and Furious was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for Fast and Furious?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fast and Furious was composed by C. Bakaleinikoff, Daniele Amfitheatrof.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Fast and Furious?
Fast and Furious holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).