Speed to Spare
Synopsis
Stunt driver Cliff Jordan takes a job with his old pal Jerry McGee, branch manager of an express trucking firm. Jerry is married to Mary, Cliff's former girl friend. Also working for Jerry is Pete Simmons, son of the owner Al Simmons, and office secretary Jane Chandler, who is Pete's sweetheart. Before long, Cliff has made enemies of Pusher Wilks, a trucker whose run he takes over, and also Pete, whose girl he is trying to take over. Pusher sabotages Cliff's rig at every opportunity causing several near-fatal accidents.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 14, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Berke
- Screenplay & Story
- Milton Raison
- Original Title
- Speed to Spare
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 57m
- Production Studios
- Pine-Thomas Productions, Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Berke
Milton Raison
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William Berke
Director
Milton Raison
Screenplay
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What is Speed to Spare about?
Stunt driver Cliff Jordan takes a job with his old pal Jerry McGee, branch manager of an express trucking firm. Jerry is married to Mary, Cliff's former girl friend. Also working for Jerry is Pete Simmons, son of the owner Al Simmons, and office secretary Jane Chandler, who is Pete's sweetheart. Before long, Cliff has made enemies of Pusher Wilks, a trucker whose run he takes over, and also Pete, whose girl he is trying to take over. Pusher sabotages Cliff's rig at every opportunity causing several near-fatal accidents.
Who directed Speed to Spare?
Speed to Spare was directed by William Berke.
Who stars in Speed to Spare?
The principal cast of Speed to Spare includes Richard Arlen, Jean Rogers, Richard Travis, Roscoe Karns, Nanette Parks.
When was Speed to Spare released and how long is it?
Speed to Spare was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 57m.