Summaries

Joe is the three-time Indy champion who still races to put young Eddie through college. Joe wants a better life for Eddie, and he explodes when he finds out that Eddie quit school for a racing career. Joe tries to teach Eddie the trade, but they separate when Eddie will not drop "bad girl" Frankie. When Joe causes the death of a driver at the next race, he quits racing and wanders around. Joe winds up at Indianapolis where Eddie is driving the Martin Special.—Tony Fontana <[email protected]> / edited by Rob

Details

Keywords
  • death
  • college
  • waiter
  • wanderer
  • sheridan and p. o'brien
Genres
  • Action
  • Drama
  • Romance
  • Sport
Release date Aug 4, 1939
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) Approved
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations Indianapolis Motor Speedway - 4790 W. 16th Street, Speedway, Indiana, USA
Production companies Warner Bros.

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 25m
Color Black and White
Sound mix Mono
Aspect ratio 1.37 : 1

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