The Rat Race
1960 · Movie · 105 min. · United States
Peter arrives at New York City with his sax in hand and high hopes for a career. He then meets Peggy, a dancer down on her luck who needs a place to stay. Ever the gentleman, Peter offers her space in his apartment and they string up a modesty curtain to divide their separate domains. But luck is not kind to Peter, right from the beginning. Peggy offers companionship in the face of difficulties, and before long the platonic relationship has distinct romantic overtones.
Direction Robert Mulligan
Cast Tony Curtis · Debbie Reynolds · Jack Oakie · Don Rickles · Kay Medford · Marjorie Bennett · Norman Fell · Hal K. Dawson · Lisa Drake · Sam Butera
Soundtrack Elmer Bernstein
Screenplay Garson Kanin · John Michael Hayes
Cinematography Robert Burks
Original title The Rat Race
5.8
183 votes (FilmAffinity)
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