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Quick Info

Rating

6.6/10

Release1960

Runtime1h 45m

StatusReleased

BudgetN/A

RevenueN/A

Production

Paramount Pictures

Movie

The Rat Race

1960

1h 45m

6.6

Comedy

Drama

Romance

Synopsis

An aspiring musician arrives in New York in search of fame and fortune. He soon meets a taxi dancer, moves in with her, and before too long a romance develops.

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