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3.9 / 10(8 votes)IMDbNR19681h 23mUnited States of America

The Wild Racers

“From Stock Car To Grand Prix... show him a curve and he'll take it... on two wheels or with a kiss!”

Synopsis

Promising young racing car driver Joe Joe Quillico leaves the stock car racing scene in the United States in order to pursue Grand Prix racing in Europe. After limited success he manages to win the Spanish Grand Prix. His love life however, is much less successful and his winning on the track only serves to alienate the woman he loves - with unhappy consequences.

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The Wild Racers (1968) | Trailer | Fabian, Mimsy Farmer, Talia Shire

Type: Trailer • Published 2025-09-26

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

March 27, 1968

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Daniel Haller, Roger Corman
Screenplay & Story
Max House
Original Score
Mike Curb, Pierre Vassiliu
Original Title
The Wild Racers
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 23m
Production Studios
Filmakers Productions, American International Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Daniel Haller, Roger Corman

Screenplay & Story

Max House

Original Score & Music

Mike Curb, Pierre Vassiliu

Director of Photography

Daniel Lacambre, Néstor Almendros

Film Editing

Verna Fields, Dennis Jakob, Ronald Silkosky

Producers

Joel Rapp, Roger Corman

Department Leadership Roster

Daniel Haller

Daniel Haller

Director

Daniel Lacambre

Director of Photography

Néstor Almendros

Néstor Almendros

Director of Photography

Max House

Writer

Joel Rapp

Joel Rapp

Producer

Verna Fields

Verna Fields

Editor

Dennis Jakob

Editor

Ronald Silkosky

Editor

Mike Curb

Original Music Composer

Pierre Vassiliu

Pierre Vassiliu

Original Music Composer

Roger Corman

Roger Corman

Director

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

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United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wild Racers

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Wild Racers about?

Promising young racing car driver Joe Joe Quillico leaves the stock car racing scene in the United States in order to pursue Grand Prix racing in Europe. After limited success he manages to win the Spanish Grand Prix. His love life however, is much less successful and his winning on the track only serves to alienate the woman he loves - with unhappy consequences.

Who directed The Wild Racers?

The Wild Racers was directed by Daniel Haller, Roger Corman.

Who stars in The Wild Racers?

The principal cast of The Wild Racers includes Fabian, Mimsy Farmer, Judy Cornwell, Warwick Sims, Alan Haufrect.

When was The Wild Racers released and how long is it?

The Wild Racers was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.

Who composed the musical score for The Wild Racers?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Wild Racers was composed by Mike Curb, Pierre Vassiliu.

What is the age rating and content advisory for The Wild Racers?

The Wild Racers holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).