The Rat Race

Year: 1960

Runtime: 105 mins

Language: English

Director: Robert Mulligan

ComedyRomanceDrama

Caught in a frantic, wild rat race, an aspiring musician lands in New York hoping to make his name. While chasing fame and fortune, he encounters a lively taxi dancer, takes up residence with her, and their close quarters soon spark a tender romance that deepens amid the city’s relentless hustle.

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