The Checkered Flag (1963 film)

The Checkered Flag is a 1963 film, directed by William Grefe.

The Checkered Flag
Directed byWilliam Grefe
Written byWilliam Grefe
Produced byHerb Vendig
StarringJoe Morrison
Evelyn King
Charles S Martin
Production
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Guild Studios 5
Distributed byMotion Picture Investors
Release date
  • 1963 (1963)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Plot

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The alcoholic wife of a rich car racing champion persuades a young driver to kill her husband.

Cast

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  • Charles G. Martin as Rutherford
  • Evelyn King as Bo Rutherford, his wife
  • Joe Morrison as Bill Garrison
  • Peggy Vendig as Ginger

Production

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It was Grefe's first script. He was originally hired only as writer but took over direction when the original director fell ill.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ Brian Albright, Regional Horror Films, 1958-1990: A State-by-State Guide with Interviews McFarland, 24 Oct 2012 p 76
  2. ^ Phillip Valys, "William Grefe's schlock to the system" Sun Sentinel September 19, 2012 accessed 16 April 2012
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