
Born to Speed
1947-01-12 · 61 min · ★ 8.0
The romantic, dangerous and fast-paced world of professional midget auto racing provides the backdrop for this dramatic tale of a young driver who decides to follow in his late father's footsteps and win the big race.
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- Directors
- Edward L. Cahn
- Production companies
- PRC
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Johnny SandsJohnny Randall
Vivian AustinToni Bradley (as Terry Austin)
Don CastleMike Conroy
Frank OrthBreezy Bradley
Geraldine WallMrs. RandallTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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