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Roadracers

  • 1959
  • 1h 14m
IMDb RATING
5.2/10
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Sally Fraser, Joel Lawrence, and Skip Ward in Roadracers (1959)
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The father of a race-car driver blames him for a death on the track, disowns him, and sponsors a rival racer.The father of a race-car driver blames him for a death on the track, disowns him, and sponsors a rival racer.The father of a race-car driver blames him for a death on the track, disowns him, and sponsors a rival racer.

  • Director
    • Arthur Swerdloff
  • Writers
    • Stanley Kallis
    • Edward J. Lakso
  • Stars
    • Joel Lawrence
    • Marian Collier
    • Skip Ward
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.2/10
    93
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Arthur Swerdloff
    • Writers
      • Stanley Kallis
      • Edward J. Lakso
    • Stars
      • Joel Lawrence
      • Marian Collier
      • Skip Ward
    • 3User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    Joel Lawrence
    • Rob Wilson
    Marian Collier
    Marian Collier
    • Liz
    Skip Ward
    Skip Ward
    • Greg Morgan
    Sally Fraser
    Sally Fraser
    • Joanie Wilson
    Mason Alan Dinehart
    Mason Alan Dinehart
    • Kit
    Irene Windust
    Irene Windust
    • Alice
    John Shay
    • Harry Wilson
    Gloria Marshall
    • Sally, Waitress
    Michael Gibson
    • Bartender
    Richard G. Pharo
    • Wilkins
    • (as Richard Pharo)
    H. Haile Chace
    • Driver
    • (as Haile Chance)
    Sumner Williams
    Sumner Williams
    • Mechanic
    • Director
      • Arthur Swerdloff
    • Writers
      • Stanley Kallis
      • Edward J. Lakso
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    9listermint

    A lost treasure for cult fans of race car films!!!

    This is one film that has sadly fallen by the wayside. Roadracers has a lot of character. Wonderful acting by the good-looking Joel Lawrence and some really cool racing shots. Sure, the film can be a little quirky at times, but that's also what makes it so lovable. Cult fans of race car films will surely like this one, if they can get their hands on it.
    6eludw

    Classic sports car racing - great visuals.

    I just caught the last 15 minutes of this obscure "drive in" era film on AMC on March 17th. I am interested in auto racing films and never even heard of this one. It seemed to have a basic plot and acting, but the racing scene at the end was truly wonderful. It included the classic era cars like Scarabs and '58 Vettes in a well filmed race. Black and White but AMC had a clear print. I must see it again and buy it if ever released.

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    • Trivia
      Liz Renay originally named as one of female leads.
    • Connections
      Featured in Dusk to Dawn Drive-in Trash-o-Rama Show Vol. 7 (2002)
    • Soundtracks
      Here You Are
      By Haru Yanai and Richard Markowitz

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 1959 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Road Racers
    • Filming locations
      • Riverside International Raceway, 22255 Eucalyptus Avenue, Moreno Valley, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Catalina Productions
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 14m(74 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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