Question 1

Who composed the score and also appeared in a jazz band in The Rat Race?

Accepted Answer

Composer Elmer Bernstein has an unaccredited role as a member of the jazz band The Red Peppers, visible as the man in the red shirt wearing sunglasses.

Question 2

Which famous musicians actually played the saxophone solos for Tony Curtis?

Accepted Answer

Saxophone solos for Tony Curtis were performed by musicians Gerry Mulligan and Dave Pell.

Question 3

What was Jack Oakie's last feature film appearance before his death?

Accepted Answer

The Rat Race was Jack Oakie's next-to-last feature film; his last was Lover Come Back (1961). He passed away on January 23, 1978 in Los Angeles.

Question 4

How many films did Tony Curtis and Debbie Reynolds appear in together?

Accepted Answer

Tony Curtis and Debbie Reynolds appeared in three movies together: The Rat Race (1960), Pepe (1960), and Goodbye Charlie (1964).

Question 5

Who directed The Rat Race and who wrote the screenplay?

Accepted Answer

The film was directed by Robert Mulligan and written by Garson Kanin.

The Rat Race

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