The Young Racers
“A little death each day, a lot of love every night!”
Synopsis
A former race car driver-turned-writer attempts to expose a ruthless, womanizing Grand Prix racer. A film constructed around footage shot of actual Grand Prix races in Europe.
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The Young Racers
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-09-25
Top Cast
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Mark Damon
Stephen Children
William Campbell
Joe Machin
Luana Anders
Henrietta "Henny" Weston
Marie Versini
Sesia Machin
R. Wright Campbell
Robert Machin
Patrick Magee
Sir William Dragonet
John McLaren
Lotus Team Manager
Milo Quesada
Italian Driver
Anthony Marsh
Announcer
Margrete Robsahm
Lea Anderson
Christina Gregg
Daphne
Béatrice Altariba
Monique
Roger Corman
Man Outside Monaco Hotel (uncredited)
Francis Ford Coppola
(uncredited)
Bruce McLaren
Bruce McLaren (uncredited)
Jim Clark
Jim Clark (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1963
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roger Corman
- Screenplay & Story
- R. Wright Campbell
- Original Score
- Les Baxter
- Original Title
- The Young Racers
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Alta Vista Productions, American International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roger Corman
R. Wright Campbell
Les Baxter
Floyd Crosby
Ronald Sinclair
Roger Corman
Department Leadership Roster
Roger Corman
Director
R. Wright Campbell
Writer
Ronald Sinclair
Editor
Floyd Crosby
Director of Photography
Les Baxter
Original Music Composer
Roger Corman
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Young Racers
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What is The Young Racers about?
A former race car driver-turned-writer attempts to expose a ruthless, womanizing Grand Prix racer. A film constructed around footage shot of actual Grand Prix races in Europe.
Who directed The Young Racers?
The Young Racers was directed by Roger Corman.
Who stars in The Young Racers?
The principal cast of The Young Racers includes Mark Damon, William Campbell, Luana Anders, Marie Versini, R. Wright Campbell .
When was The Young Racers released and how long is it?
The Young Racers was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for The Young Racers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Young Racers was composed by Les Baxter.