The Checkered Flag (1963 film)

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The Checkered Flag
Directed by William Grefe
Written byWilliam Grefe
Produced byHerb Vendig
StarringJoe Morrison
Evelyn King
Charles S Martin
Production
company
Guild Studios 5
Release date
  • 1963 (1963)
CountryUnited States
Language English

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

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Plot

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

Cast

Production

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]

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References

  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