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1965 · 160 min · NR

The Great Race

Directed by Blake Edwards · Comedy, Adventure, Romance

The Great Race (1965) is a Comedy film, directed by Blake Edwards set in New York City and Paris during the 1900s. It runs 160 minutes and is rated NR.

A road trip, with a comedic and whimsical tone. Themes of love & longing run throughout.

Composer
Henry Mancini
Cinematography
Russell Harlan
Cast
Jack LemmonTony CurtisNatalie WoodPeter FalkKeenan WynnArthur O'ConnellVivian VanceDorothy Provine

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York CityParis
Setting
UrbanWilderness
When
1900s

Premise & themes

Premise
Road Trip
Themes
Love & Longing
Tone
ComedicWhimsicalRomantic

Shape

Protagonist
Ensemble
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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