Born to Race (1988 film) explained

Born to Race
Director:James Fargo
Starring:Joseph Bottoms
Editing:Thomas Stanford
Studio:MGM/UA Communications Co.
Distributor:United Artists
Runtime:98 minutes
Country:United States
Language:English

Born to Race is a 1988 film directed by James Fargo. It stars Joseph Bottoms and Marla Heasley.[1]

Plot

Al Pagura is a NASCAR driver who wants to win. He finds out that a beautiful Italian auto engineer is trying to sell her new engine. At the same time, rival team owner Vincent Dupalin kidnaps her so his driver Kenny Landruff can win. Al and his pit crew rescue her. In the last race at Charlotte, Landruff passes Al on the last lap and just when it seems he is going to win, his engine blows and he hits the wall. Al wins as Dupalin is arrested while Landruff is airlifted to the hospital.

Cast

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Born to Race (1988) - James Fargo | Synopsis, Characteristics, Moods, Themes and Related | AllMovie.