The Checkered Flag
Synopsis
The alcoholic wife of a rich car racing champion persuades a young driver to kill her husband.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 29, 1963
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Grefé
- Screenplay & Story
- William Grefé
- Original Title
- The Checkered Flag
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Grefé
William Grefé
Department Leadership Roster
William Grefé
Director
William Grefé
Writer
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 The Checkered Flag
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What is The Checkered Flag about?
The alcoholic wife of a rich car racing champion persuades a young driver to kill her husband.
Who directed The Checkered Flag?
The Checkered Flag was directed by William Grefé.
Who stars in The Checkered Flag?
The principal cast of The Checkered Flag includes Joe Morrison, Evelyn King, Charles G. Martin, Peggy Vendig, Bernice Olivo.
When was The Checkered Flag released and how long is it?
The Checkered Flag was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Checkered Flag?
The Checkered Flag holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).