Directed by:
Robert MulliganCinematography:
Robert BurksComposer:
Elmer BernsteinCast:
Tony Curtis, Debbie Reynolds, Jack Oakie, Kay Medford, Don Rickles, Norman Fell, Elmer Bernstein, Stanley Adams, Joe Ploski, Arthur Tovey, Dick Winslow (more)VOD (1)
Plots(1)
This enjoyable farce has sax player Curtis arriving in New York ready to set it on fire with his talent, but finding that fame is not so easy to come by. After his first step off the bus, he is hosed down by a gang of street urchins, setting the tone for the rest of his expedition. But all is not lost as he meets and falls in love with Reynolds, a girl in a position similar to his own. The struggles they go through strengthen the bond between them. A well-written script, a perceptive directorial eye, and strong performances from some of the lesser players give this picture a warm and charming tone. (official distributor synopsis)
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The Rat Race
Label: JB Production
Year: 2014
Country: USA
Format: digital
Length: 04:35
| 1. | Main Title / Arrival To New York | Elmer Bernstein | 04:35 |
The Rat Race
Original Sound Track 1960
Label: Classic Soundtrack Collector
Year: 2013
Country: USA
Format: digital
Length: 36:00
| 1. | Main Title / Arrival To New York | Elmer Bernstein | 04:35 |
| 2. | Wet Reception | Elmer Bernstein | 01:52 |
| 3. | Popsicles | Elmer Bernstein | 01:05 |
| 4. | Evicted / Platonic Propositions | Elmer Bernstein | 03:53 |
| 5. | Telephone Man Leaves | Elmer Bernstein | 00:47 |
| 6. | Bedtime | Elmer Bernstein | 02:24 |
| 7. | Spaghetti And Wine | Elmer Bernstein | 01:39 |
| 8. | Victim Of Scam | Elmer Bernstein | 01:23 |
| 9. | Peggy Is Jaded And Cynical | Elmer Bernstein | 03:14 |
| 10. | Help From Nellie / New Sax's / Decision | Elmer Bernstein | 02:04 |
| 11. | The Letter To Peggy | Elmer Bernstein | 02:37 |
| 12. | Strip - Part 1 | Elmer Bernstein | 04:23 |
| 13. | Strip - Part 1 | Elmer Bernstein | 02:52 |
| 14. | Police Station / Conclusion | Elmer Bernstein | 03:12 |
The Rat Race
Original Sound Track 1960
Label: Classic Soundtrack Collector
Year: 2013
Country: USA
Format: digital
Length: 35:51
| 1. | Main Title / Arrival To New York | Elmer Bernstein | 04:35 |
| 2. | Wet Reception | Elmer Bernstein | 01:52 |
| 3. | Popsicles | Elmer Bernstein | 01:05 |
| 4. | Evicted / Platonic Propositions | Elmer Bernstein | 03:53 |
| 5. | Telephone Man Leaves / Bedtime | Elmer Bernstein | 03:06 |
| 6. | Spaghetti And Wine | Elmer Bernstein | 01:39 |
| 7. | Betrayed | Elmer Bernstein | 01:23 |
| 8. | Peggy Is Jaded And Cynical | Elmer Bernstein | 03:14 |
| 9. | Help From Nellie / New Sax's / Decision | Elmer Bernstein | 02:04 |
| 10. | The Letter | Elmer Bernstein | 02:37 |
| 11. | Strip | Elmer Bernstein | 07:11 |
| 12. | Police Station / Conclusion | Elmer Bernstein | 03:12 |
The Rat Race
Music from the Motion Picture
Label: Kritzerland Records
Year: 2012
Country: USA
Format: CD
Length: 53:08
Notes: Limited edition.
| 1. | Seal / Main Title / Arrival | Elmer Bernstein | 04:35 |
| 2. | Wet Reception | Elmer Bernstein | 01:52 |
| 3. | Popsicles | Elmer Bernstein | 01:05 |
| 4. | Evicted / Platonic Propositions | Elmer Bernstein | 03:53 |
| 5. | Telephone Man Leaves | Elmer Bernstein | 00:47 |
| 6. | Bedtime | Elmer Bernstein | 02:24 |
| 7. | Spaghetti And Wine | Elmer Bernstein | 01:39 |
| 8. | Betrayed | Elmer Bernstein | 01:23 |
| 9. | Peggy Is Cynical | Elmer Bernstein | 03:14 |
| 10. | Help From Nellie / New Sax's / Decision | Elmer Bernstein | 02:04 |
| 11. | The Letter | Elmer Bernstein | 02:37 |
| 12. | Strip (Part 1) | Elmer Bernstein | 04:23 |
| 13. | Strip (Parts 2 & 3) | Elmer Bernstein | 02:52 |
| 14. | Police Station / Conclusion | Elmer Bernstein | 03:12 |
| 15. | BONUS TRACKS: Telephone Man Blues | Elmer Bernstein | 03:10 |
| 16. | Peggy's Blues | Elmer Bernstein | 01:31 |
| 17. | Milwaukee | Elmer Bernstein | 01:33 |
| 18. | Fur Blues | Elmer Bernstein | 01:16 |
| 19. | Fur Cat | Elmer Bernstein | 01:23 |
| 20. | Peggy's Blues | Elmer Bernstein | 01:52 |
| 21. | Betrayed (Alternate) | Elmer Bernstein | 01:09 |
| 22. | Decision (Alternate) | Elmer Bernstein | 00:47 |
| 23. | New York Theme (Demo 1) | Elmer Bernstein | 02:20 |
| 24. | Love Theme (Demo 2) | Elmer Bernstein | 02:07 |
Play Music from The Rat Race
Label: Dot Records
Year: 1999
Country: UK
Format: LP
Length: 38:52
Notes: Reissue Edition. Performed by Sam Butera and The Witnesses.
| 1. | SIDE A: Hot Lips | Elmer Bernstein | 02:04 |
| 2. | Theme From "The Rat Race" Part Two | Elmer Bernstein | 02:03 |
| 3. | At Sundown | Elmer Bernstein | 01:57 |
| 4. | Lover | Elmer Bernstein | 01:57 |
| 5. | Out Of Nowhere | Elmer Bernstein | 01:43 |
| 6. | Two Sleepy People | Elmer Bernstein | 02:43 |
| 7. | SIDE B: Ja Da | Elmer Bernstein | 01:49 |
| 8. | Lullaby Of Birdland | Elmer Bernstein | 02:35 |
| 9. | That Old Black Magic | Elmer Bernstein | 02:17 |
| 10. | Wang Wang Blues | Elmer Bernstein | 02:06 |
| 11. | Manhattan | Elmer Bernstein | 02:38 |
| 12. | Theme From "The Rat Race" Part One | Elmer Bernstein | 02:10 |
| 13. | BONUS TRACKS: Night Train | Elmer Bernstein | 03:15 |
| 14. | Swingin' Sam | Elmer Bernstein | 02:36 |
| 15. | Sam's Boogie | Elmer Bernstein | 01:42 |
| 16. | One Mint Julep | Elmer Bernstein | 03:05 |
| 17. | Sam's Blues | Elmer Bernstein | 02:12 |
Main Title from The Rat Race
Label: MGM Records
Year: 1963
Country: UK
Format: LP
Length: 04:11
| 1. | SIDE A: THE RAT RACE: Main Title From The Rat Race | Elmer Bernstein | 02:12 |
| 2. | SIDE B: SAINTS AND SINNERS: Saints And Sinners Theme | Elmer Bernstein | 01:59 |
Theme from The Rat Race (Part 1 - Part 2)
Label: Dot Records
Year: 1960
Country: USA
Format: LP
Length: 04:15
Notes: Performed by Sam Butera and The Witnesses.
| 1. | SIDE A: (Theme From) The Rat Race - Part I | Elmer Bernstein | 02:11 |
| 2. | SIDE B: (Theme From) The Rat Race - Part II | Elmer Bernstein | 02:04 |
Play Music from The Rat Race
Label: Dot Records
Year: 1960
Country: USA
Format: LP
Length: 25:58
Notes: Performed by Sam Butera and The Witnesses.
| 1. | SIDE A: Hot Lips | Elmer Bernstein | 02:04 |
| 2. | Theme From The Rat Race Part Two | Elmer Bernstein | 02:05 |
| 3. | At Sundown | Elmer Bernstein | 01:54 |
| 4. | Lover | Elmer Bernstein | 01:59 |
| 5. | Out Of Nowhere | Elmer Bernstein | 01:43 |
| 6. | Two Sleepy People | Elmer Bernstein | 02:42 |
| 7. | SIDE B: Ja Da | Elmer Bernstein | 01:48 |
| 8. | Lullaby Of Birdland | Elmer Bernstein | 02:34 |
| 9. | That Old Black Magic | Elmer Bernstein | 02:15 |
| 10. | Wang Wang Blues | Elmer Bernstein | 02:05 |
| 11. | Manhattan | Elmer Bernstein | 02:37 |
| 12. | Theme From The Rat Race Part One | Elmer Bernstein | 02:12 |
Play Music from The Rat Race
Label: Dot Records
Year: 1960
Country: Canada
Format: LP
Length: 25:58
Notes: Performed by Sam Butera and The Witnesses.
| 1. | SIDE A: Hot Lips | Elmer Bernstein | 02:04 |
| 2. | Theme From The Rat Race Part Two | Elmer Bernstein | 02:05 |
| 3. | At Sundown | Elmer Bernstein | 01:54 |
| 4. | Lover | Elmer Bernstein | 01:59 |
| 5. | Out Of Nowhere | Elmer Bernstein | 01:43 |
| 6. | Two Sleepy People | Elmer Bernstein | 02:42 |
| 7. | SIDE B: Ja Da | Elmer Bernstein | 01:48 |
| 8. | Lullaby Of Birdland | Elmer Bernstein | 02:34 |
| 9. | That Old Black Magic | Elmer Bernstein | 02:15 |
| 10. | Wang Wang Blues | Elmer Bernstein | 02:05 |
| 11. | Manhattan | Elmer Bernstein | 02:37 |
| 12. | Theme From The Rat Race Part One | Elmer Bernstein | 02:12 |