Speedway
Smooth, fast and in high gear!
1968 | 94m | English
Popularity: 3 (history)
| Director: | Norman Taurog |
|---|---|
| Writer: | Phil Shuken |
| Staring: |
| A race car driver tries to outrun the beautiful tax auditor out to settle his account. | |
| Release Date: | Jun 07, 1968 |
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| Director: | Norman Taurog |
| Writer: | Phil Shuken |
| Genres: | Comedy, Romance, Music |
| Keywords | musical, racing |
| Production Companies | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $0
Budget: $3,000,000 |
| Updates |
Updated: Aug 03, 2024 Entered: Apr 13, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Elvis Presley | Steve Grayson |
| Nancy Sinatra | Susan Jacks |
| Bill Bixby | Kenny Donford |
| Gale Gordon | R.W. Hepworth |
| William Schallert | Abel Esterlake |
| Victoria Paige Meyerink | Ellie Esterlake |
| Ross Hagen | Paul Dado |
| Carl Ballantine | Birdie Kebner |
| Poncie Ponce | Juan Medala |
| Harry Hickox | The Cook |
| Christopher West | Billie Jo |
| Beverly Powers | Mary Ann |
| Richard Petty | Himself |
| Buddy Baker | Buddy Baker |
| Cale Yarborough | Cale Yarborough |
| Dick Hutcherson | Dick Hutcherson |
| Tiny Lund | Tiny Lund |
| G.C. Spencer | G.C. Spencer |
| Roy Mayne | Roy Mayne |
| Harper Carter | Ted Simmons |
| Bob Harris | Lloyd Meadows |
| Michelle Newman | Debbie |
| Dana Brown | Billie |
| Patti Jean Keith | Annie |
| Carl Reindel | Mike |
| Gari Hardy | Dumb Blonde |
| Charlotte Stewart | Lori (as Charlotte Considine) |
| Sandy Reed | Race Announcer |
| Dianne Stanley | 3rd Waitress (uncredited) |
| Barbro Hedström | 2nd Waitress (uncredited) |
| George DeNormand | Hotel Guest (uncredited) |
| William Keene | Taxpayer (uncredited) |
| Skip Martin | Dancer in club (uncredited) |
| Claude Stroud | Drunk (uncredited) |
| Courtney Brown | Carrie |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| Norman Taurog | Director |
| Lee Hazlewood | Original Music Composer |
| William Tuttle | Makeup Artist |
| Bob Herron | Stunts |
| Phil Shuken | Writer |
| Sydney Guilaroff | Hairstylist |
| Jeff Alexander | Music |
| Joy Byers | Original Music Composer |
| Joseph Ruttenberg | Director of Photography |
| Richard W. Farrell | Editor |
| Leroy Coleman | Art Direction |
| George W. Davis | Art Direction |
| Henry Grace | Set Decoration |
| Don Greenwood Jr. | Set Decoration |
| John Truwe | Makeup Artist |
| Rex Bailey | Unit Production Manager |
| Dale Hutchinson | Assistant Director |
| Franklin Milton | Recording Supervision |
| Carroll L. Shepphird | Visual Effects |
| Michael A. Hoey | Dialogue Coach |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Douglas Laurence | Producer |
| Organization | Category | Person |
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Popularity History
| Year | Month | Avg | Max | Min |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 9 | 18 | 5 |
| 2024 | 5 | 11 | 21 | 6 |
| 2024 | 6 | 12 | 28 | 5 |
| 2024 | 7 | 9 | 17 | 5 |
| 2024 | 8 | 9 | 24 | 5 |
| 2024 | 9 | 7 | 12 | 3 |
| 2024 | 10 | 7 | 13 | 4 |
| 2024 | 11 | 5 | 10 | 3 |
| 2024 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 3 |
| 2025 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 2 |
| 2025 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 1 |
| 2025 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 1 |
| 2025 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
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_**Elvis as a stock car racer harassed by an IRS agent played by Nancy Sinatra**_ A successful racer is generous with his earnings and naïve about his best friend’s handling of his finances (Bill Bixby) when an IRS agent comes sniffing around (Nancy Sinatra). “Speedway” (1968) was Elvis’ 27t ... h movie of the 31 in his acting filmography. How much you appreciate this one will depend on how much you like stock car racing and Nancy Sinatra. Presley looks his best and has his usual charisma; you wouldn’t know he was taking diet pills at the time to keep his weight down or struggling with his desire to put out more serious films. Nancy doesn’t do much for me physically, but I like her mane and she’s likable enough, plus her singing is great. Meanwhile Elvis and Bixby have great chemistry in their shenanigans. It’s a fun and serviceable Presley entry highlighted by the swinging 60’s vibe and the generous naiveté of the protagonist, yet “Speedway” doesn’t stand out in Elvis’ oeuvre. The film runs 1 hour, 34 minutes, and was shot at Charlotte Motor Speedway, North Carolina; Riverside International Raceway, California; and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, Culver City, California. GRADE: B-/C+