Action ·Drama · United States of America · 1957 · 1h 23m

The Devil's Hairpin

Director

Cast

Cornel Wilde as Nick Jargin Jean Wallace as Kelly James Arthur Franz as Danny Rhinegold Mary Astor as Mrs. Jargin Paul Fix as Doc Addams Larry Pennell as Johnny Jargin

Crew

Daniel L. Fapp — Director of Photography Floyd Knudtson — Editor Van Cleave — Original Music Composer James Edmiston — Screenplay Cornel Wilde — Writer James Edmiston — Novel

Synopsis

Cocky car racer Nick Jargin has retired since he nearly caused the death of his brother at a hairpin bend on a circuit. He now holds a trendy café who keeps him busy full time until one day, Tony Boari, a new champion racer, challenges him.

Mood & Themes

based on novel or book car race

Key Collaborators

Cornel Wilde Director Daniel L. Fapp Director of Photography Floyd Knudtson Editor Van Cleave Original Music Composer James Edmiston Screenplay Cornel Wilde Writer James Edmiston Novel Cornel Wilde Producer Edith Head Costume Design

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