Directed by:
Terence FisherScreenplay:
Richard H. LandauComposer:
Leonard SalzedoCast:
Richard Conte, Mari Aldon, Richard Marner, George Coulouris, Alec Mango, Meredith Edwards, Edwin Richfield, Peter Illing, Paul Carpenter, Jeremy Hawk (more)Plots(1)
Peter Wells, a former world class driver of midget racers, has been struggling to regain his winning form in the two years since his discharge as an Air Force pilot. He's being pressed by his wife, who worries about his safety, to quit and his best friend 'Pic' Dallapiccola to retire to the pit crew. Wells also feels pressure from Guido Rosetti, a rival younger driver on his Corsi team, who thinks he's lost his nerve. After he has a disagreement with Pic just prior to an important race, his friend's car is involved in a horrific accident. Against orders, Wells quits the race early to be able to make his peace with his friend, who lies dying in the hospital. Tony Bellario, his Corsi boss, initially fires him for his actions, but relents and gives him one last desperate chance to redeem himself in the upcoming Grand Prix. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Cast
Richard Conte
USA
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Mari Aldon
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Richard Marner
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George Coulouris
UK
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Alec Mango
UK
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Meredith Edwards
UK
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Edwin Richfield
UK
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Peter Illing
Austria-Hungary
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Paul Carpenter
Canada
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Jeremy Hawk
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James Copeland
UK
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UK
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