The Rat Race 1960
“CAUGHT...in the wild, frantic, furious...rat race!”
What is The Rat Race?
The Rat Race is a 1960 American romantic comedy-drama directed by Robert Mulligan. Adapted from a play by Garson Kanin, the film follows an aspiring musician who arrives in New York City in search of fame and fortune, eventually developing a romance with a taxi dancer.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1960
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 105 minutes
- Release date
- Jul 10, 1960
- Studios
- Paramount Pictures
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama, Romance
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Overview
The Rat Race is a 1960 American romantic comedy-drama directed by Robert Mulligan. Adapted from a play by Garson Kanin, the film follows an aspiring musician who arrives in New York City in search of fame and fortune, eventually developing a romance with a taxi dancer.
Featuring Tony Curtis and Debbie Reynolds as struggling entertainment professionals, the film explores the frantic nature of the pursuit of success. It blends elements of comedy, drama, and romance over its 1 hour and 45 minute duration.
Should you watch it?
“An aspiring musician seeks fame and fortune in New York and finds romance with a taxi dancer.”
- Stars Tony Curtis and Debbie Reynolds
- Adapted from a play by Garson Kanin
- Directed by Robert Mulligan
- The plot focuses on the repetitive struggle of young entertainment professionals
Watch it if you enjoy romantic comedy-dramas about aspiring artists in New York City.
The film is a romantic comedy-drama with a runtime of 1 hour and 45 minutes.
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Where can I stream The Rat Race?
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Is The Rat Race worth watching?
The film has received user ratings of 74% on ČSFD.cz and 64% on Kinobox.cz.
How long is the movie?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Who stars in the film?
The movie stars Tony Curtis and Debbie Reynolds, with appearances by Jack Oakie, Kay Medford, and Don Rickles.
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