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The Racers
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1hr 52min
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1955
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Synopsis: The CinemaScope process gets a rugged workout in Henry Hathaway's The Racers. Kirk Douglas stars as an Italian bus driver who dreams of entering the Grand Prix as a world-famous race car driver. Being Kirk Douglas, he achieves his goal, racing in all the major events around the globe. Dedicated to the philosophy of "winning is the only thing", Douglas alienates his fellow racers and everyone else with whom he comes in contact. Only when he is on the verge of losing his sweetheart Bella Darvi does ... Full Synopsis
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As the first major Hollywood picture to deal with the world of professional sports car racing, The Racers has a bit of historical fascination; it certainly s more noteworthy for its history than for its drama. Racers is one of those action films that emphasizes the action to the almost total exclusion of story and character. That's not to say that there isn't considerable screen time devoted to the ... Full Review
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