Hurley
“It's not always about winning the race.”
Synopsis
In the world of 1970s car racing, Hurley Haywood was cool, calm and collected. A five-time 24 Hours of Daytona winner, three-time Le Mans winner and Trans-Am champion, Haywood was a Hollywood archetype: a strikingly handsome man brought up by a good Midwestern family. Yet Haywood was often overshadowed by racing partner and volatile mentor, Peter Gregg—the Batman to his Robin—whose abrupt suicide in 1980 shook the sport to its core. And yet Haywood had secrets of his own. Despite multiple encounters with women, some that included public appearances alongside Penthouse models, he remained elusive about his personal life. With deft use of archival footage and exclusive interviews featuring actor and fellow racer, Patrick Dempsey, Hurley reveals a greater insight into Haywood’s tightrope walk between career and sexuality, while posing the question—will motorsport ever be ready for openly LGBT racers?
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Hurley (2019) | Official Trailer HDOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-03-13
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 26, 2019
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Derek Dodge
- Original Title
- Hurley
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Derek Dodge
Patrick Dempsey
Department Leadership Roster
Patrick Dempsey
Producer
Derek Dodge
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hurley
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What is Hurley about?
In the world of 1970s car racing, Hurley Haywood was cool, calm and collected. A five-time 24 Hours of Daytona winner, three-time Le Mans winner and Trans-Am champion, Haywood was a Hollywood archetype: a strikingly handsome man brought up by a good Midwestern family. Yet Haywood was often overshadowed by racing partner and volatile mentor, Peter Gregg—the Batman to his Robin—whose abrupt suicide in 1980 shook the sport to its core. And yet Haywood had secrets of his own. Despite multiple encounters with women, some that included public appearances alongside Penthouse models, he remained elusive about his personal life. With deft use of archival footage and exclusive interviews featuring actor and fellow racer, Patrick Dempsey, Hurley reveals a greater insight into Haywood’s tightrope walk between career and sexuality, while posing the question—will motorsport ever be ready for openly LGBT racers?
Who directed Hurley?
Hurley was directed by Derek Dodge.
Who stars in Hurley?
The principal cast of Hurley includes Hurley Haywood, Patrick Dempsey, Peter Gregg, Frank Stella, Sam Posey.
When was Hurley released and how long is it?
Hurley was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hurley?
Hurley holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).