The Green Helmet
“All the Thrills of Le Mans, Silverstone, Sebring, Mille Miglia Races!”
Synopsis
After suffering a near fatal accident in his last race over the hill, top British race car driver Greg Rafferty, is about to call it quits when he gets a telegram from racing car tire manufacture Joseph Bartell. He wants Greg to test out his latest invention, a heat resistant car tire, in actual racing competition.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 20, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Forlong
- Screenplay & Story
- Jon Cleary
- Original Title
- The Green Helmet
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer British Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Forlong
Jon Cleary
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Forlong
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Green Helmet
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What is The Green Helmet about?
After suffering a near fatal accident in his last race over the hill, top British race car driver Greg Rafferty, is about to call it quits when he gets a telegram from racing car tire manufacture Joseph Bartell. He wants Greg to test out his latest invention, a heat resistant car tire, in actual racing competition.
Who directed The Green Helmet?
The Green Helmet was directed by Michael Forlong.
Who stars in The Green Helmet?
The principal cast of The Green Helmet includes Bill Travers, Ed Begley, Sidney James, Nancy Walters, Ursula Jeans.
When was The Green Helmet released and how long is it?
The Green Helmet was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Is The Green Helmet based on a book or true story?
The Green Helmet is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jon Cleary".