The Racing Scene
“90 minutes of racing action that takes you into the pit, the driver's seat, on to the hazardous tracks at Sebring, Daytona, Limerock, St. Jovite and many more!”
Synopsis
The story of James Garner's year with his racing team, from the time he bought the car, and assembled his team through Mexico, England, Florida and Canada.
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The Racing Scene - Official Trailer (1969)
Type: Clip • Published 2020-06-02
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1969
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andy Sidaris
- Screenplay & Story
- William Edgar
- Original Title
- The Racing Scene
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Filmways Pictures, Cherokee Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andy Sidaris
William Edgar
James Garner, Barry Scholer
Department Leadership Roster
Andy Sidaris
Director
William Edgar
Writer
James Garner
Producer
Barry Scholer
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Racing Scene
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What is The Racing Scene about?
The story of James Garner's year with his racing team, from the time he bought the car, and assembled his team through Mexico, England, Florida and Canada.
Who directed The Racing Scene?
The Racing Scene was directed by Andy Sidaris.
Who stars in The Racing Scene?
The principal cast of The Racing Scene includes James Garner, Mario Andretti, Bob Bondurant, Mark Donahue, Parnelli Jones.
When was The Racing Scene released and how long is it?
The Racing Scene was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Racing Scene?
The Racing Scene holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).