I have often wished this film were available on video or DVD. It ain't "Grand Prix" as far as racing realism is concerned, but still solid entertainment. The story is told in flashback, beginning on the starting grid for this final, defining race. There is personal conflict, romance (his wife Jean Wallace plays Jargin's girlfriend) and of course the inevitable showdown both on the track and with his own past. Road House is a 1948 American film noir drama film directed by Jean Negulesco, with cinematography by Joseph LaShelle. Wilde knew a great deal about how to tell a story. In the final race, he is faced with the same circumstance that caused his brother's accident. A local columnist finally goads him into racing again, and together with some cronies, he builds a race car. 2.2K YOUR RATING Rate Crime Drama Film-Noir A parole officer falls in love with his client, a ravishing blonde who served time for murder, and he's determined to help her go straight despite her interfering criminal boyfriend. He chose the latter, and although his brother doesn't blame him for the resulting accident, he has always blamed himself. During the Revolutionary War, American Major John Boulton feigns desertion in order to uncover a British plot to seize the stronghold of West Point. With Cornel Wilde, Michael Wilding, George Sanders, Anne Francis. He had a decision to make between backing off at "The Devil's Hairpin" which might have allowed his brother to win, or jeopardizing his brother's life by not letting him pass. The Scarlet Coat: Directed by John Sturges. In his last race he caused an accident which severely injured his younger brother. What his legion of fans doesn't know is that he is, in fact, afraid to race again. Jargin owns a nightclub and lives on past glory, never missing an opportunity to boast that he could still beat anyone on the track. Wilde (who also directed) plays retired race car champion Nick Jargin. It is also a compelling story of the conflict within the main character, played by Cornel Wilde. The Devil's Hairpin was one of the more exciting racing movies from the 50's.
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