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  • Racing Fever (1964)
  • 90 min | Drama
Racing Fever (1964)
90 min | Drama

Pop Gunner is an aging champion hydroplane racer who's preparing for his last race before handing the reigns over to his hunky son, Lee (Joe Morrison) But Pop's nemesis, Gregg Stevenson (Charles G. Martin), a rich cad who is not only the ...See morePop Gunner is an aging champion hydroplane racer who's preparing for his last race before handing the reigns over to his hunky son, Lee (Joe Morrison) But Pop's nemesis, Gregg Stevenson (Charles G. Martin), a rich cad who is not only the current champ, but is also having an extramarital fling with Pop's young, confused daughter, Linda (Maxine Carroll). Cocky Gregg also like to booze it up and prepares for the big race by downing a bottle of whiskey while slobbering over Linda. As the International (aquatic) Grand Prix gets underway, Pop and Gregg go head to head in their slick speedboats. But just when it looks like Pop is going to retire with a big win, his boat flips over and a drunken Gregg runs over him in gory fashion. After Gregg's money helps him escape any penalty for Pop s death, Lee mopes around his waterfront shack and tries to talk some sense into Linda who is still infatuated with Gregg. Lee's burning hatred for Gregg is further tested when he falls head over heels for Gregg's daughter, Connie (Barbara Biggart), a hot young thing who hates her father but loves his wallet. While Lee and Connie proclaim their love for each other in a snazzy lounge club, Gregg hits on the barmaid who dons a red, skin-tight leotard and performs an amazing dance to an instrumental version of the song 'Racing Fever'. Back at his hotel room, Gregg and his new conquest are interrupted by the arrival of Linda who joyfully reveals that she's pregnant with Gregg's baby. But her happiness is short lived when Gregg quickly reaches for the phone and arranges for an abortion. See less
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Updated Oct 30, 1964

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Oct 30, 1964 (United States)

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14 cast members
Name Known for
Joe Morrison
Lee Gunner Lee Gunner   See fewer
Charles G. Martin
Gregg Stevenson Gregg Stevenson   See fewer
Barbara Biggart
Connie Stevenson Connie Stevenson   See fewer
Maxine Carroll
Linda Gunner Linda Gunner   See fewer
Dave Blanchard
Pop Gunner Pop Gunner   See fewer
Ruth Nadel
Martha Stevenson Martha Stevenson   See fewer
John Vella
Johnny Johnny   See fewer
Rosie Stone
T.V. Announcer T.V. Announcer   See fewer
Ben Hawkins
Mechanic Mechanic   See fewer
Perry Mavrelis
Richard Thompson Richard Thompson   See fewer
Tony Gulliver
Man in Bar Man in Bar   See fewer
Patricia Morison
Waitress (as Patricia Morrison) Waitress (as Patricia Morrison)   See fewer
Gerry Granahan
Bit Part Bit Part   See fewer
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