The Fast and the Furious
“High speed Excitement...As a Wanted Man...Meets a Wanting Woman”
Synopsis
A framed man escapes prison and takes a wealthy woman's Jaguar with her in it. After she tries to escape numerous times, they begin to develop feelings for each other, and enter a road race that ends in Mexico.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Fast and the Furious (1955) trailer
Type: Clip • Published 2015-06-25
Top Cast
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John Ireland
Frank Webster
Dorothy Malone
Connie Adair
Bruce Carlisle
Faber
Iris Adrian
Wilma Belding
Marshall Bradford
Mr. Hillman
Bruno VeSota
Bob Nielson
Byrd Holland
Doctor
Larry Thor
Detective Sergeant
Henry Rowland
Motorist in Park
Dick Pinner
State Trooper
Robin Morse
Gas Station Attendant
Lou Place
Det. Faraday
Harry 'Snub' Pollard
Park Caretaker
Jean Howell
Sally Phillips
Roger Corman
Roadblock State Trooper (uncredited)
Jonathan Haze
Connie's Rescuer (uncredited)
William Woodson
Officer Samuels (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 1, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 30, 2003
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$50K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$250K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5x
+$200K net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Sampson, John Ireland
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean Howell, Jerome Odlum
- Original Score
- Alexander Gerens
- Original Title
- The Fast and the Furious
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Budget
- $50K
- Worldwide Gross
- $250K
- Production Studios
- Palo Alto Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Sampson, John Ireland
Jean Howell, Jerome Odlum, Roger Corman
Alexander Gerens
Floyd Crosby
Edward Sampson
David Kramarsky, Roger Corman
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Sampson
Director
Floyd Crosby
Director of Photography
David Kramarsky
Producer
Roger Corman
Producer
John Ireland
Director
Jean Howell
Screenplay
Alexander Gerens
Original Music Composer
Jerome Odlum
Screenplay
Edward Sampson
Editor
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
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fast and the Furious
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Fast and the Furious about?
A framed man escapes prison and takes a wealthy woman's Jaguar with her in it. After she tries to escape numerous times, they begin to develop feelings for each other, and enter a road race that ends in Mexico.
Who directed The Fast and the Furious?
The Fast and the Furious was directed by Edward Sampson, John Ireland.
Who stars in The Fast and the Furious?
The principal cast of The Fast and the Furious includes John Ireland, Dorothy Malone, Bruce Carlisle, Iris Adrian, Marshall Bradford.
When was The Fast and the Furious released and how long is it?
The Fast and the Furious was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Fast and the Furious?
The Fast and the Furious had a reported production budget of $50K and grossed $250K at the worldwide box office (5 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Fast and the Furious?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Fast and the Furious was composed by Alexander Gerens.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Fast and the Furious?
The Fast and the Furious holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).