Comedy ·Drama ·Romance · United States of America · 1960 · 1h 45m

The Rat Race

Director

Cast

Tony Curtis as Pete Hammond Jr. Debbie Reynolds as Peggy Brown Jack Oakie as Mac Kay Medford as "Soda" Gallo Don Rickles as Nellie Marjorie Bennett as Edie Kerry

Crew

Robert Burks — Director of Photography Alma Macrorie — Editor Elmer Bernstein — Original Music Composer Garson Kanin — Screenplay William Perlberg — Producer George Seaton — Producer

Tagline

CAUGHT...in the wild, frantic, furious...rat race!

Synopsis

An aspiring musician arrives in New York in search of fame and fortune. He soon meets a taxi dancer, moves in with her, and before too long a romance develops.

Trailer

Official Trailer youtube.com

Mood & Themes

roommates jazz singer or musician

Key Collaborators

Robert Mulligan Director Robert Burks Director of Photography Alma Macrorie Editor Elmer Bernstein Original Music Composer Garson Kanin Screenplay William Perlberg Producer George Seaton Producer Edith Head Costume Design

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