Speedway
Seen it?1968 | 94 min | Comedy, Music, Romance
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With mixed reviews and a box office loss, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved How to Marry a Millionaire or Corpse Bride, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 34 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1968: an older pace and style.
A race car driver tries to outrun the beautiful tax auditor out to settle his account.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
Mixed reviews
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$2 million worldwide on a $3 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 23K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Norman Taurog
- Elvis PresleySteve Grayson
- Nancy SinatraSusan Jacks
- Bill BixbyKenny Donford
- Gale GordonR.W. Hepworth
- William SchallertAbel Esterlake
- Victoria Paige MeyerinkEllie Esterlake
- Ross HagenPaul Dado
- Carl BallantineBirdie Kebner
- Poncie PonceJuan Medala
- Harry HickoxThe Cook