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Winning
Winning
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Winning

1969
2h 3m
Action
Drama

Status

Released

Release

1969

Runtime

2h 3m

Where to Watch

Available options inUS

Provider type

Rent

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Buy

3
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Storyline

"Winning is... everything."

Frank Capua is a rising star on the race circuit who dreams of winning the big one - the Indianapolis 500. But to get there he runs the risk of losing his wife Elora to his rival, Luther Erding, and strains the relationship with his stepson.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
2h 3m
May 22, 1969
Languages
English
Spanish
Director
James Goldstone
James Goldstone
Production
Universal Pictures
Universal Pictures
Newman-Foreman Company
Newman-Foreman Company
Jennings Lang Productions
Jennings Lang Productions
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

29 Cast Members

Paul Newman

Paul Newman

Frank Capua

Joanne Woodward

Joanne Woodward

Elora

Robert Wagner

Robert Wagner

Lou Erding

Richard Thomas

Richard Thomas

Charley

David Sheiner

David Sheiner

Leo Crawford

Clu Gulager

Clu Gulager

Larry

Barry Ford

Barry Ford

Bottineau

Karen Arthur

Karen Arthur

Miss Dairy Queen

Bobby Unser

Bobby Unser

Himself

Tony Hulman

Himself

Bobby Grimalt

Himself (uncredited)

Dan Gurney

Dan Gurney

Himself (uncredited)

Roger McCluskey

Himself (uncredited)

Allen Emerson

Desk Clerk (uncredited)

Ray Ballard

Trombone Player (uncredited)

Harry Basch

Harry Basch

The Stranger (uncredited)

John Bryant

John Bryant

Well-Wisher at Indy Victory (uncredited)

Robert Shayne

Robert Shayne

Well-Wisher at Indy Victory (uncredited)

Marianna Case

Motorcycle Girl (uncredited)

Tony Clayton

The Girl (uncredited)

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