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The Lively Set (1964)

95 min  -  Drama | Action  -   24 October 1964 (USA)
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Casey Owens (James Darren), a young mechanic, has developed a design for a turbine car engine, paving the way for a jet-powered auto certain to set a new land speed record... See full summary »

Director:

Jack Arnold
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
James Darren ...
Casey Owens
Pamela Tiffin Pamela Tiffin ...
Eadie Manning
Doug McClure ...
Chuck Manning
Joanie Sommers Joanie Sommers ...
Doreen Grey
Marilyn Maxwell Marilyn Maxwell ...
Marge Owens
Charles Drake Charles Drake ...
Paul Manning
Peter Mann Peter Mann ...
Stanford Rogers
Carole Wells ...
Mona
Frances Robinson Frances Robinson ...
Celeste Manning
Greg Morris ...
Highway Patrol Officer
Ross Elliott Ross Elliott ...
Ernie Owens
Russ Conway Russ Conway ...
Dave Moody
Martin Blaine Martin Blaine ...
Prof. George E. Collins
Max Schumacher Max Schumacher ...
Himself (as Captain Max Schumacher)
Dick Whittinghill Dick Whittinghill ...
Himself
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Storyline

Casey Owens (James Darren), a young mechanic, has developed a design for a turbine car engine, paving the way for a jet-powered auto certain to set a new land speed record. Wealthy playboy Stanford Rogers (Peter Mann) hires Casey to build the car for him to race in the Tri-State Endurance Run. Chuck Manning (Doug McClure), an engineering student Casey met in a drag race, discovers potential flaws in the car's design. After an unsuccessful test run, Rogers abandons the turbine-powered car for a traditional racing model, but Casey and Chuck rework the turbine vehicle to compete with Rogers in the endurance run. Pamela Tiffin plays Eadie, Chuck's sister who becomes Casey's love interest. Written by Dennis Lewis <dsl@sprynet.com>  

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Taglines:

They jet you where the Fun and Action are...every time they grab a wheel...OR A GIRL! See more »

Genres:

Drama | Action

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

100 hiliades dollaria ston aera See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Universal Pictures See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

Chrysler supplied the turbine car for this movie in order to build up interest in their turbine project car. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: Casey and Chuck lose the hood on their car. In the next shot, from inside the car looking out the windshield, the hood is still visible. See more »

Soundtracks

"The Lively Set"
Music and Lyrics by Bobby Darin
Performed by James Darren See more »