The read
Critics rate it 21 points higher than audiences do. It runs a compact 1h 25m.
Synopsis
Famous auto racing champion Joe Greer returns to his hometown to compete in a local race, discovering that his younger brother has aspirations to become a racing champion.
Ratings
IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes83%
Critics rate it 21 points higher than audiences do.
22 audience votes
Key crew
- Howard HawksDirector
- John BrightScreenplay
- Kubec GlasmonScreenplay
- Niven BuschScreenplay
- Seton I. MillerScreenplay
Cast
- James CagneyJoe Greer
- Joan BlondellAnne Scott
- Ann DvorakLee Merrick
- Eric LindenEdward 'Eddie' Greer
- Guy KibbeePop Greer
- Frank McHughSpud Connors
- Leo NomisJim
- Billy ArnoldSelf
- Fred FrameSelf
- Ralph HepburnSelf
- Wilbur ShawSelf
- Shorty CantlonSelf
Stills
Themes
sibling relationshipcar racesportssibling rivalryrace car driverpre-codeboyfriend girlfriend relationship