The Great Race
Added on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 Posted by Robert Bettens
La-La Land Records, Sony Music and Warner Bros. proudly present the 3-CD presentation of legendary composer Henry Mancini’s (THE PINK PANTHER, BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY’S, A SHOT IN THE DARK) glorious original motion picture score to the classic 1965 comedy THE GREAT RACE
La-La Land Records, Sony Music and Warner Bros. proudly present the 3-CD presentation of legendary composer Henry Mancini’s (THE PINK PANTHER, BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY’S, A SHOT IN THE DARK) glorious original motion picture score to the classic 1965 comedy THE GREAT RACE, starring Jack Lemmon, Tony Curtis and Natalie Wood, and directed by Blake Edwards. Disc One and Disc Two feature the World Premiere release of Mr. Mancini’s original film score, while Disc Three presents the original, 1965 re-recorded LP album tracks, remastered. Produced and assembled by Neil S. Bulk and re-mixed and mastered by Mike Matessino, this very special limited edition release of 2500 units features exclusive in-depth liner notes by writer Jeff Bond and epic art design by Jim Titus. Finally, a deluxe release worthy of one of the most magnificent comedy scores of all time! Push The Button and get yours now.
The Great Race
Original Theatrical Date: July 1, 1965
From comedy master Blake Edwards comes this classic, riotous all-star farce.
It is the turn of the previous century, and American automakers are worried about how to sell their new product to an uneducated public. Professional daredevil and all-around good guy, The Great Leslie, convinces the automakers that a race from New York to Paris (westward across America, the Bering Straight and Russia) will help to promote automobile sales.
However, Leslie's arch-rival, the evil Professor Fate, vows to beat Leslie to the finish line in a car of his own invention. Gags, mishaps and laughs abound!
Starring acting legends including Academy Award-nominee and Golden Globe-winner Tony Curtis as The Great Leslie, Academy Award-winner Jack Lemmon as the evil Professor Fate, Golden Globe-winner Natalie Wood, Emmy Award-winner Peter Falk and dozens more, all scored to the music of four-time Academy Award-winning composer Henry Mancini.
(source: Warner.bros)