The Devil's Hairpin

1957 1h 23m EN

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6.0

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★6.0TMDB · 2

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Synopsis

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Cocky car racer Nick Jargin has retired since he nearly caused the death of his brother at a hairpin bend on a circuit. He now holds a trendy café who keeps him busy full time until one day, Tony Boari, a new champion racer, challenges him.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Cornel Wilde
Nick Jargin
Jean Wallace
Kelly James
Arthur Franz
Danny Rhinegold
Mary Astor
Mrs. Jargin
Paul Fix
Doc Addams
Larry Pennell
Johnny Jargin
Jack Kosslyn
Tony Boari
Gerald Milton
Mike Houston

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Cornel Wilde
Writers: James Edmiston, Cornel Wilde
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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83 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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69 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Cornel Wilde, shot by Daniel L. Fapp. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Van Cleave. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Floyd Knudtson shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Cornel Wilde and Jean Wallace and Arthur Franz carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0050311 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Cornel Wilde directs. Daniel L. Fapp behind the camera. Van Cleave scores. Floyd Knudtson cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

183 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
269 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Directed by Cornel Wilde, shot by Daniel L. Fapp. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Van Cleave. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Floyd Knudtson shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Cornel Wilde and Jean Wallace and Arthur Franz carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0050311 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.