Poster of The Great Race

The Great Race

Plot: Professional daredevil and white-suited hero, The Great Leslie, convinces turn-of-the-century auto makers that a race from New York to Paris (westward across America, the Bering Straight and Russia) will help to promote automobile sales. Leslie's arch-rival, the mustached and black-attired Professor Fate vows to beat Leslie to the finish line in a car of Fate's own invention
Release Date: Thursday, July 1 1965
58 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Jack LemmonJack Lemmon
Jack Lemmon was
40 in The Great Race
as 'Professor Fate / Crown Prince Frederick Hoepnick'.
Sun, Feb 08 1925 –
Wed, Jun 27 2001
Portrait of Tony CurtisTony Curtis
Tony Curtis was
40 in The Great Race
as 'The Great Leslie'.
Wed, Jun 03 1925 –
Wed, Sep 29 2010
Portrait of Natalie WoodNatalie Wood
Natalie Wood was
26 in The Great Race
as 'Maggie Dubois'.
Wed, Jul 20 1938 –
Sun, Nov 29 1981
Portrait of Peter FalkPeter Falk
Peter Falk was
37 in The Great Race
as 'Max'.
Fri, Sep 16 1927 –
Thu, Jun 23 2011
Portrait of Keenan WynnKeenan Wynn
Keenan Wynn was
48 in The Great Race
as 'Hezekiah Sturdy'.
Wed, Jul 26 1916 –
Tue, Oct 14 1986
Portrait of Arthur O'ConnellArthur O'Connell
Arthur O'Connell was
57 in The Great Race
as 'Henry Goodbody'.
Sun, Mar 29 1908 –
Mon, May 18 1981
Portrait of Vivian VanceVivian Vance
Vivian Vance was
55 in The Great Race
as 'Hester Goodbody'.
Mon, Jul 26 1909 –
Fri, Aug 17 1979
Portrait of Dorothy ProvineDorothy Provine
Dorothy Provine was
28 in The Great Race
as 'Lily Olay'.
Wed, Jan 20 1937 –
Sun, Apr 25 2010
Portrait of Larry StorchLarry Storch
Larry Storch was
42 in The Great Race
as 'Texas Jack'.
Mon, Jan 08 1923 –
Fri, Jul 08 2022
Portrait of Ross MartinRoss Martin
Ross Martin was
45 in The Great Race
as 'Baron Rolfe Von Stuppe'.
Mon, Mar 22 1920 –
Fri, Jul 03 1981
Portrait of George MacreadyGeorge Macready
George Macready was
65 in The Great Race
as 'General Kuhster'.
Tue, Aug 29 1899 –
Tue, Jul 03 1973
Portrait of Marvin KaplanMarvin Kaplan
Marvin Kaplan was
38 in The Great Race
as 'Frisbee'.
Mon, Jan 24 1927 –
Thu, Aug 25 2016
Portrait of Hal SmithHal Smith
Hal Smith was
48 in The Great Race
as 'Mayor of Boracho'.
Thu, Aug 24 1916 –
Fri, Jan 28 1994
Portrait of Denver PyleDenver Pyle
Denver Pyle was
45 in The Great Race
as 'Sheriff'.
Tue, May 11 1920 –
Thu, Dec 25 1997
Portrait of William BryantWilliam Bryant
William Bryant was
41 in The Great Race
as 'Baron's Guard'.
Thu, Jan 31 1924 –
Tue, Jun 26 2001
Portrait of Ken WalesKen Wales
Ken Wales was
>> in The Great Race
as 'Baron's Guard'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Hal NeedhamHal Needham
Hal Needham was
34 in The Great Race
as 'Saloon Brawler (uncredited)'.
Fri, Mar 06 1931 –
Fri, Oct 25 2013
Portrait of Raoul RetzerRaoul Retzer
Raoul Retzer was
46 in The Great Race
as 'Mayor-Domo (uncredited)'.
Thu, May 22 1919 –
Thu, Aug 08 1974
Portrait of Leslie SketchleyLeslie Sketchley
Leslie Sketchley was
62 in The Great Race
as 'Executive Board Member (uncredited)'.
Sun, Aug 17 1902 –
Sat, Oct 14 1972
Portrait of Sam HarrisSam Harris
Sam Harris was
88 in The Great Race
as 'Man in Hallway at Sentinel'.
Thu, Jan 11 1877 –
Wed, Oct 22 1969
Portrait of Kenner G. KempKenner G. Kemp
Kenner G. Kemp was
57 in The Great Race
as 'Townsman'.
Fri, Jan 03 1908 –
Mon, May 13 1985
Portrait of Bert StevensBert Stevens
Bert Stevens would have been no older than
59 in The Great Race
as 'Townsman'.
Sun, Feb 26 1905 –
Mon, Dec 14 1964
Portrait of Arthur ToveyArthur Tovey
Arthur Tovey was
60 in The Great Race
as 'Reporter'.
Mon, Nov 14 1904 –
Fri, Oct 20 2000
Portrait of Chuck HaywardChuck Hayward
Chuck Hayward was
45 in The Great Race
as 'Soldier'.
Tue, Jan 20 1920 –
Mon, Feb 23 1998
Portrait of George BoyceGeorge Boyce
George Boyce was
66 in The Great Race
as 'Executive Board Member'.
Thu, Apr 20 1899 –
Mon, Feb 14 1977
Portrait of Jerry SchumacherJerry Schumacher
Jerry Schumacher was
53 in The Great Race
as 'Auto Worker'.
Tue, Sep 19 1911 –
Sat, Jan 11 1975
Portrait of Charles FredericksCharles Fredericks
Charles Fredericks was
46 in The Great Race
as 'Master of Ceremonies'.
Thu, Sep 05 1918 –
Thu, May 14 1970
Portrait of Max WagnerMax Wagner
Max Wagner was
63 in The Great Race
as 'Barfly'.
Thu, Nov 28 1901 –
Sun, Nov 16 1975
Portrait of Paul BryarPaul Bryar
Paul Bryar was
55 in The Great Race
as 'Policeman (uncredited)'.
Mon, Feb 21 1910 –
Fri, Aug 30 1985
Portrait of Jack GordonJack Gordon
Jack Gordon was
58 in The Great Race
as 'Observer at Start (uncredited)'.
Wed, Dec 05 1906 –
Mon, Feb 23 1976
Portrait of Sol GorssSol Gorss
Sol Gorss was
57 in The Great Race
as 'Saloon Brawler (uncredited)'.
Sun, Mar 22 1908 –
Sat, Sep 10 1966
Portrait of Harry HarveyHarry Harvey
Harry Harvey was
64 in The Great Race
as 'Executive Board Member (uncredited)'.
Thu, Jan 10 1901 –
Wed, Nov 27 1985
Portrait of Bob HerronBob Herron
Bob Herron was
40 in The Great Race
as 'Palace Guard (uncredited)'.
Tue, Sep 23 1924 –
Sun, Oct 10 2021
Portrait of Chuck HicksChuck Hicks
Chuck Hicks was
37 in The Great Race
as 'Saloon Brawler (uncredited)'.
Mon, Dec 26 1927 –
Wed, May 05 2021
Portrait of Christopher RiordanChristopher Riordan
Christopher Riordan was
26 in The Great Race
as 'Cowboy / Dancer (uncredited)'.
Fri, Nov 25 1938
Portrait of Charles SeelCharles Seel
Charles Seel was
68 in The Great Race
as 'Freight Agent (uncredited)'.
Thu, Apr 29 1897 –
Sat, Apr 19 1980
Portrait of Paul SmithPaul Smith
Paul Smith was
36 in The Great Race
as 'First Employee (uncredited)'.
Tue, Feb 05 1929 –
Fri, Mar 03 2006
Portrait of Tom SteeleTom Steele
Tom Steele was
56 in The Great Race
as 'Saloon Brawler (uncredited)'.
Sat, Jun 12 1909 –
Tue, Oct 30 1990
Portrait of Dale Van SickelDale Van Sickel
Dale Van Sickel was
57 in The Great Race
as 'Driver-Contestant in Green Car, #3 (uncredited)'.
Fri, Nov 29 1907 –
Tue, Jan 25 1977

Crew

Portrait of Blake EdwardsBlake Edwards
Director, Original Story
Blake Edwards was
42 in The Great Race
Wed, Jul 26 1922 –
Wed, Dec 15 2010
Portrait of Russell HarlanRussell Harlan
Director of Photography
Russell Harlan was
61 in The Great Race
Wed, Sep 16 1903 –
Thu, Feb 28 1974
Portrait of Mickey McCardleMickey McCardle
Assistant Director
Mickey McCardle was
43 in The Great Race
Sat, Feb 11 1922 –
Wed, Feb 05 1997
Portrait of Jack CunninghamJack Cunningham
Assistant Director
Jack Cunningham was
>> in The Great Race
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Richard LandryRichard Landry
Assistant Director
Richard Landry was
>> in The Great Race
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Arthur A. RossArthur A. Ross
Screenplay, Original Story
Arthur A. Ross was
>> in The Great Race
Unknown Birthday –
Tue, Nov 11 2008
Portrait of Martin JurowMartin Jurow
Producer
Martin Jurow was
>> in The Great Race
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Dick CrockettDick Crockett
Associate Producer
Dick Crockett was
50 in The Great Race
Sat, Feb 27 1915 –
Thu, Jan 25 1979
Portrait of Ralph E. WintersRalph E. Winters
Editor
Ralph E. Winters was
56 in The Great Race
Thu, Jun 17 1909 –
Thu, Feb 26 2004
Portrait of Henry ManciniHenry Mancini
Original Music Composer
Henry Mancini was
41 in The Great Race
Wed, Apr 16 1924 –
Tue, Jun 14 1994
Portrait of George James HopkinsGeorge James Hopkins
Set Decoration
George James Hopkins was
69 in The Great Race
Mon, Mar 23 1896 –
Mon, Feb 11 1985
Portrait of Harvey ParryHarvey Parry
Stunts
Harvey Parry was
65 in The Great Race
Mon, Apr 23 1900 –
Wed, Sep 18 1985
Portrait of Edith HeadEdith Head
Costume Design
Edith Head was
67 in The Great Race
Thu, Oct 28 1897 –
Sat, Oct 24 1981
Portrait of Richard FarnsworthRichard Farnsworth
Stunts
Richard Farnsworth was
44 in The Great Race
Wed, Sep 01 1920 –
Fri, Oct 06 2000
Portrait of Helen ThurstonHelen Thurston
Stunts
Helen Thurston was
56 in The Great Race
Thu, Jun 24 1909 –
Mon, Apr 23 1979
Portrait of Roy JensonRoy Jenson
Stunts
Roy Jenson was
38 in The Great Race
Wed, Feb 09 1927 –
Fri, Apr 27 2007
Portrait of Carey LoftinCarey Loftin
Stunts
Carey Loftin was
51 in The Great Race
Sat, Jan 31 1914 –
Tue, Mar 04 1997
Portrait of Fernando CarrereFernando Carrere
Production Design
Fernando Carrere was
>> in The Great Race
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bill HickmanBill Hickman
Stunts
Bill Hickman was
44 in The Great Race
Tue, Jan 25 1921 –
Mon, Feb 24 1986
Portrait of Tom SteeleTom Steele
Stunts
Tom Steele was
56 in The Great Race
Sat, Jun 12 1909 –
Tue, Oct 30 1990
Portrait of George RobothamGeorge Robotham
Stunts
George Robotham was
44 in The Great Race
Mon, Jan 10 1921 –
Thu, Feb 01 2007
Portrait of Hal NeedhamHal Needham
Stunts
Hal Needham was
34 in The Great Race
Fri, Mar 06 1931 –
Fri, Oct 25 2013
Portrait of Oliver HardyOliver Hardy
Thanks
Oliver Hardy would have been no older than
65 in The Great Race
Sun, Jan 17 1892 –
Wed, Aug 07 1957
Portrait of Stan LaurelStan Laurel
Thanks
Stan Laurel would have been no older than
74 in The Great Race
Mon, Jun 16 1890 –
Tue, Feb 23 1965
Portrait of Bob HerronBob Herron
Stunts
Bob Herron was
40 in The Great Race
Tue, Sep 23 1924 –
Sun, Oct 10 2021
Portrait of Chuck HicksChuck Hicks
Stunts
Chuck Hicks was
37 in The Great Race
Mon, Dec 26 1927 –
Wed, May 05 2021
Portrait of David SharpeDavid Sharpe
Stunt Double
David Sharpe was
55 in The Great Race
Wed, Feb 02 1910 –
Sun, Mar 30 1980
Portrait of Dale Van SickelDale Van Sickel
Stunts
Dale Van Sickel was
57 in The Great Race
Fri, Nov 29 1907 –
Tue, Jan 25 1977
Portrait of Boyd 'Red' MorganBoyd 'Red' Morgan
Stunts
Boyd 'Red' Morgan was
49 in The Great Race
Sun, Oct 24 1915 –
Fri, Jan 08 1988
Portrait of Chuck HaywardChuck Hayward
Stunts
Chuck Hayward was
45 in The Great Race
Tue, Jan 20 1920 –
Mon, Feb 23 1998
Portrait of Charles HorvathCharles Horvath
Stunts
Charles Horvath was
44 in The Great Race
Wed, Oct 27 1920 –
Sun, Jul 23 1978
Portrait of Paul StaderPaul Stader
Stunts
Paul Stader was
54 in The Great Race
Mon, Feb 13 1911 –
Wed, Apr 10 1991
Portrait of Jerry SummersJerry Summers
Stunt Double
Jerry Summers was
34 in The Great Race
Tue, Feb 03 1931 –
Sun, Jan 01 2006
Portrait of Jack VerboisJack Verbois
Stunts
Jack Verbois was
>> in The Great Race
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John HudkinsJohn Hudkins
Stunts
John Hudkins was
46 in The Great Race
Sat, Jul 13 1918 –
Wed, Oct 15 1997
Portrait of Al Wyatt Sr.Al Wyatt Sr.
Stunts
Al Wyatt Sr. was
48 in The Great Race
Mon, May 07 1917 –
Thu, Aug 13 1992
Portrait of Joe CanuttJoe Canutt
Stunts
Joe Canutt was
28 in The Great Race
Tue, Jan 19 1937 –
Fri, Mar 16 2018
Portrait of Gil PerkinsGil Perkins
Stunts
Gil Perkins was
57 in The Great Race
Sat, Aug 24 1907 –
Sun, Mar 28 1999
Portrait of Paul BaxleyPaul Baxley
Stunts
Paul Baxley was
41 in The Great Race
Mon, Sep 24 1923 –
Fri, Mar 04 2011
Portrait of Troy MeltonTroy Melton
Stunts
Troy Melton was
44 in The Great Race
Thu, Mar 03 1921 –
Wed, Nov 15 1995
Portrait of Stephanie EpperStephanie Epper
Stunts
Stephanie Epper was
21 in The Great Race
Thu, Dec 09 1943 –
Sat, Sep 07 2013
Portrait of Alex SharpAlex Sharp
Stunts
Alex Sharp was
43 in The Great Race
Fri, Sep 16 1921 –
Thu, Mar 06 2008
Portrait of DonfeldDonfeld
Costume Design
Donfeld was
30 in The Great Race
Tue, Jul 03 1934 –
Sat, Feb 03 2007
Portrait of Joe YrigoyenJoe Yrigoyen
Stunts
Joe Yrigoyen was
>> in The Great Race
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Hermes PanHermes Pan
Choreographer
Hermes Pan was
55 in The Great Race
Sat, Dec 11 1909 –
Wed, Sep 19 1990
Portrait of Wally RoseWally Rose
Stunts
Wally Rose was
54 in The Great Race
Thu, May 18 1911 –
Wed, Mar 15 2000
Portrait of John MoioJohn Moio
Stunts
John Moio was
26 in The Great Race
Tue, May 09 1939
Portrait of Johnny MercerJohnny Mercer
Lyricist
Johnny Mercer was
55 in The Great Race
Thu, Nov 18 1909 –
Fri, Jun 25 1976
Portrait of Dean SmithDean Smith
Stunts
Dean Smith was
33 in The Great Race
Fri, Jan 15 1932
Portrait of Gordon BauGordon Bau
Makeup Supervisor
Gordon Bau was
58 in The Great Race
Mon, Jul 01 1907 –
Mon, Jul 21 1975
Portrait of Sydney GuilaroffSydney Guilaroff
Hair Designer
Sydney Guilaroff was
57 in The Great Race
Sat, Nov 02 1907 –
Sun, May 25 1997
Portrait of Jean Burt ReillyJean Burt Reilly
Hair Supervisor
Jean Burt Reilly was
49 in The Great Race
Thu, Aug 26 1915 –
Sun, Feb 15 1981
Portrait of Bob RoseBob Rose
Stunts
Bob Rose was
>> in The Great Race
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Clem BeauchampClem Beauchamp
Unit Production Manager
Clem Beauchamp was
66 in The Great Race
Fri, Aug 26 1898 –
Sat, Nov 14 1992
Portrait of Regis PartonRegis Parton
Stunts
Regis Parton was
48 in The Great Race
Sat, Jan 27 1917 –
Fri, May 31 1996
Portrait of Jerry CatronJerry Catron
Stunts
Jerry Catron was
38 in The Great Race
Tue, May 10 1927 –
Mon, Sep 18 1972
Portrait of Sol GorssSol Gorss
Stunts
Sol Gorss was
57 in The Great Race
Sun, Mar 22 1908 –
Sat, Sep 10 1966
Portrait of M.A. MerrickM.A. Merrick
Sound
M.A. Merrick was
>> in The Great Race
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jack McEdwardJack McEdward
Unit Production Manager
Jack McEdward was
>> in The Great Race
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Robert J. MillerRobert J. Miller
Sound Recordist
Robert J. Miller was
>> in The Great Race
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Sugar BlymyerSugar Blymyer
Hairstylist
Sugar Blymyer was
>> in The Great Race
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ronnie Rondell Jr.Ronnie Rondell Jr.
Stunts
Ronnie Rondell Jr. was
28 in The Great Race
Wed, Feb 10 1937
Portrait of Duke GreenDuke Green
Stunts
Duke Green was
64 in The Great Race
Fri, Nov 30 1900 –
Tue, Nov 20 1984
Portrait of Bill CatchingBill Catching
Stunts
Bill Catching was
39 in The Great Race
Wed, Jun 16 1926 –
Fri, Aug 24 2007
Portrait of Betty A. GriffinBetty A. Griffin
Script Supervisor
Betty A. Griffin was
40 in The Great Race
Tue, Oct 21 1924
Portrait of Chuck HansenChuck Hansen
Unit Production Manager
Chuck Hansen was
67 in The Great Race
Sun, Jan 02 1898 –
Mon, Nov 09 1970
Portrait of Donna HallDonna Hall
Stunts
Donna Hall was
>> in The Great Race
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Dick GearyDick Geary
Stunts
Dick Geary was
39 in The Great Race
Wed, Jul 15 1925 –
Mon, May 15 2000
Portrait of Howard CurtisHoward Curtis
Stunts
Howard Curtis was
38 in The Great Race
Sat, Feb 26 1927 –
Sun, Sep 02 1979
Portrait of Albert SimpsonAlbert Simpson
Matte Painter
Albert Simpson was
71 in The Great Race
Fri, Jul 14 1893 –
Tue, Aug 12 1980
Portrait of Bobby GreeneBobby Greene
First Assistant Camera
Bobby Greene was
48 in The Great Race
Tue, Sep 05 1916 –
Wed, Jan 07 2004
Portrait of Johnny HagnerJohnny Hagner
Stunts
Johnny Hagner was
>> in The Great Race
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bob HoyBob Hoy
Stunt Double
Bob Hoy was
38 in The Great Race
Sun, Apr 03 1927 –
Mon, Feb 08 2010
Portrait of Mary StatlerMary Statler
Stunts
Mary Statler was
>> in The Great Race
Unknown Birthday