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The Lively Set

  • 19641964
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
235
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James Darren, Doug McClure, Joanie Sommers, and Pamela Tiffin in The Lively Set (1964)
  • Action
  • Drama
  • Sport
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 S... Read allCasey 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 ... Read allCasey 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 ra... Read all
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
235
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  • Director
    • Jack Arnold
  • Writers
    • Mel Goldberg(screenplay)
    • William Wood(screenplay)
    • William Alland(story)
  • Stars
    • James Darren
    • Pamela Tiffin
    • Doug McClure
Top credits
  • Director
    • Jack Arnold
  • Writers
    • Mel Goldberg(screenplay)
    • William Wood(screenplay)
    • William Alland(story)
  • Stars
    • James Darren
    • Pamela Tiffin
    • Doug McClure
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    • 16User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 1 win & 1 nomination total

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    James Darren and Pamela Tiffin in The Lively Set (1964)
    Jack Arnold, James Darren, and Pamela Tiffin in The Lively Set (1964)
    James Darren, Marilyn Maxwell, Doug McClure, Joanie Sommers, and Pamela Tiffin in The Lively Set (1964)
    James Darren, Doug McClure, Joanie Sommers, and Pamela Tiffin in The Lively Set (1964)
    James Darren, Doug McClure, Joanie Sommers, and Pamela Tiffin in The Lively Set (1964)
    James Darren, Marilyn Maxwell, Doug McClure, Joanie Sommers, and Pamela Tiffin in The Lively Set (1964)
    James Darren, Doug McClure, Joanie Sommers, and Pamela Tiffin in The Lively Set (1964)
    James Darren, Charles Drake, Doug McClure, Frances Robinson, Joanie Sommers, and Pamela Tiffin in The Lively Set (1964)
    James Darren, Doug McClure, Joanie Sommers, and Pamela Tiffin in The Lively Set (1964)
    James Darren, Doug McClure, Joanie Sommers, and Pamela Tiffin in The Lively Set (1964)
    James Darren and Pamela Tiffin in The Lively Set (1964)
    James Darren and Pamela Tiffin in The Lively Set (1964)

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    James Darren
    James Darren
    • Casey Owensas Casey Owens
    Pamela Tiffin
    Pamela Tiffin
    • Eadie Manningas Eadie Manning
    Doug McClure
    Doug McClure
    • Chuck Manningas Chuck Manning
    Joanie Sommers
    Joanie Sommers
    • Doreen Greyas Doreen Grey
    Marilyn Maxwell
    Marilyn Maxwell
    • Marge Owensas Marge Owens
    Charles Drake
    Charles Drake
    • Paul Manningas Paul Manning
    Peter Mann
    Peter Mann
    • Stanford Rogersas Stanford Rogers
    Carole Wells
    Carole Wells
    • Monaas Mona
    Frances Robinson
    • Celeste Manningas Celeste Manning
    Greg Morris
    Greg Morris
    • Highway Patrol Officeras Highway Patrol Officer
    Ross Elliott
    Ross Elliott
    • Ernie Owensas Ernie Owens
    Russ Conway
    Russ Conway
    • Dave Moodyas Dave Moody
    Martin Blaine
    Martin Blaine
    • Prof. George E. Collinsas Prof. George E. Collins
    Max Schumacher
    • Selfas Self
    • (as Captain Max Schumacher)
    Dick Whittinghill
    Dick Whittinghill
    • Selfas Self
    Mickey Thompson
    • Selfas Self
    James Nelson
    • Selfas Self
    Duane Carter
    • Selfas Self
    • Director
      • Jack Arnold
    • Writers
      • Mel Goldberg(screenplay) (story)
      • William Wood(screenplay)
      • William Alland(story)
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    • Trivia
      Chrysler supplied the turbine car for this movie in order to build up interest in their turbine project car.
    • Goofs
      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.
    • Soundtracks
      The Lively Set
      Music and Lyrics by Bobby Darin
      Performed by James Darren

    User reviews16

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    Top review
    Not a bad movie
    I first saw this movie when I was in the Air Force back in 1964. I like it very much then. I saw it again last night on AMC and I still liked it a lot but I did not realize back in 1964 how hokey the non racing scenes where. However, there were enough racing scenes to carry the movie and it was fun to see it again. I recommend it to anyone who wants some "light" racing car entertainment. I think it was better than any Elvis movie of the era.
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    • May 10, 2000

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 24, 1964 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ein tollkühner Draufgänger
    • Filming locations
      • Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Universal Pictures
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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