Born Reckless
“She taunts death for the thrill of it!”
Synopsis
Racketeer Jim Barnes is trying to force the independent taxicab-drivers to join his "protection service" at the cost of five bucks a day. Champion race-car driver, Bob Kane, joins with his friends Lee and "Dad" Martin in a fight for the street rights of a big city.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 9, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Malcolm St. Clair
- Screenplay & Story
- John Patrick, Robert Ellis, Helen Logan
- Original Title
- Born Reckless
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Malcolm St. Clair
John Patrick, Robert Ellis, Helen Logan, Jack Andrews
Department Leadership Roster
Malcolm St. Clair
Director
John Patrick
Screenplay
Robert Ellis
Screenplay
Helen Logan
Screenplay
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 Born Reckless
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What is Born Reckless about?
Racketeer Jim Barnes is trying to force the independent taxicab-drivers to join his "protection service" at the cost of five bucks a day. Champion race-car driver, Bob Kane, joins with his friends Lee and "Dad" Martin in a fight for the street rights of a big city.
Who directed Born Reckless?
Born Reckless was directed by Malcolm St. Clair.
Who stars in Born Reckless?
The principal cast of Born Reckless includes Rochelle Hudson, Brian Donlevy, Barton MacLane, Robert Kent, Harry Carey.
When was Born Reckless released and how long is it?
Born Reckless was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 59m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Born Reckless?
Born Reckless holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).