The Fast and the Furious

Nov 1, 1954

1h 16m

★ 4.9

High speed Excitement...As a Wanted Man...Meets a Wanting Woman

Overview

A framed man escapes prison and takes a wealthy woman's Jaguar with her in it. After she tries to escape numerous times, they begin to develop feelings for each other, and enter a road race that ends in Mexico.

Genres

Action

Crime

Drama

Production Companies

Palo Alto Productions

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Cast

Frank Webster

John Ireland

Connie Adair

Dorothy Malone

Faber

Bruce Carlisle

Wilma Belding

Iris Adrian

Mr. Hillman

Marshall Bradford

Bob Nielson

Bruno VeSota

Doctor

Byrd Holland

Detective Sergeant

Larry Thor

Motorist in Park

Henry Rowland

State Trooper

Dick Pinner

Gas Station Attendant

Robin Morse

Det. Faraday

Lou Place

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5.7

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0.0

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5.9

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5.7

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6.7

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6.7

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6.0

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5.6

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6.6

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5.4

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6.1

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6.0

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5.1

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5.2

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5.7

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4.0

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