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Speedway

  • 1968
  • G
  • 1h 34m
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
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Elvis Presley and Nancy Sinatra in Speedway (1968)
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Classic MusicalRomantic ComedyComedyMusicalRomance

Poor bookkeeping saddles stock-car driver Steve Grayson with a huge bill for back taxes which hampers his ability to continue racing competitively.Poor bookkeeping saddles stock-car driver Steve Grayson with a huge bill for back taxes which hampers his ability to continue racing competitively.Poor bookkeeping saddles stock-car driver Steve Grayson with a huge bill for back taxes which hampers his ability to continue racing competitively.

  • Director
    • Norman Taurog
  • Writer
    • Phil Shuken
  • Stars
    • Elvis Presley
    • Nancy Sinatra
    • Bill Bixby
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    5.5/10
    2.8K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Norman Taurog
    • Writer
      • Phil Shuken
    • Stars
      • Elvis Presley
      • Nancy Sinatra
      • Bill Bixby
    • 40User reviews
    • 16Critic reviews
    • 53Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro

    • Videos1

    Speedway
    Trailer 2:40
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    Elvis Presley
    Elvis Presley
    • Steve Grayson
    Nancy Sinatra
    Nancy Sinatra
    • Susan Jacks
    Bill Bixby
    Bill Bixby
    • Kenny Donford
    Gale Gordon
    Gale Gordon
    • R.W. Hepworth
    William Schallert
    William Schallert
    • Abel Esterlake
    Victoria Paige Meyerink
    Victoria Paige Meyerink
    • Ellie Esterlake
    • (as Victoria Meyerink)
    Ross Hagen
    Ross Hagen
    • Paul Dado
    Carl Ballantine
    Carl Ballantine
    • Birdie Kebner
    Poncie Ponce
    • Juan Medala
    Harry Hickox
    Harry Hickox
    • The Cook
    Christopher West
    • Billie Jo
    Beverly Powers
    • Mary Ann Ashmond
    • (as Miss Beverly Hills)
    Richard Petty
    Richard Petty
    • Richard Petty
    Buddy Baker
    • Buddy Baker
    Cale Yarborough
    Cale Yarborough
    • Cale Yarborough
    Dick Hutcherson
    • Dick Hutcherson
    Tiny Lund
    • Tiny Lund
    G.C. Spencer
    • G.C. Spencer
    • Director
      • Norman Taurog
    • Writer
      • Phil Shuken
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    • Trivia
      Nancy Sinatra sings the song "Your Groovy Self" in this movie. The song was also included in the soundtrack LP, making it the first and only song by another artist to be released on an official Elvis Presley record.
    • Goofs
      In all the scenes at the hangout, there is a band playing, yet none of the times are any of the guitars plugged in.
    • Quotes

      Kenny Donford: [Referring to Steve] If I were a girl, I would let the measles in my apartment before I let him in.

    • Alternate versions
      Some Southeast Asian prints of this film include three songs that were cut from the American print: "Western Union", "Five Sleepy Heads", and "Suppose."
    • Connections
      Edited into Elvis (2022)
    • Soundtracks
      Speedway
      (uncredited)
      Written by Mel Glazer & Stephen Schlaks
      Performed by Elvis Presley

    User reviews40

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    6/10

    Elvis You Can Drive My Car

    Typical Elvis movie of the period. A kind hearted stock day driving Elvis is quick on and off the track. This movie is a must see for any modern day NASCAR fan not so much for the action, but for vintage scenes from Charlotte Motor Speedway (now Lowe's Motor Speedway). Note the lap times compared to today...wow.

    The gadgetry in his trailer is classic. Gale Gordon is excellent as a senior IRS investigator. Bill Bixby is hilarious as Elvis' sidekick. Sadly, there really wasn't enough chemistry with Nancy Sinatra.

    The film is, of course, safe to view with the whole family with nothing more than some cartoon-like fight scenes. Not Elvis' best effort, but a good, lighthearted enjoyable film.
    • Retroman40
    • Jul 28, 2007
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    • Release date
      • May 3, 1968 (New Zealand)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Pot Luck
    • Filming locations
      • Riverside International Raceway, 22255 Eucalyptus Avenue, Moreno Valley, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $1,500,000 (estimated)
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 34 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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