Playhouse: Season 6, Episode 7

Speed King

In 1935 Sir Malcolm Campbell's obsession is to win the World's Land Speed Record in his car Bluebird. Speed King is about the man, the car, and the ruthless, but irresistible, public ambition of a world hero.

Writing:
  • Sarah Pia Anderson

Stars:
Release Date: 1974-03-13
Seasons: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
TMDb: 7.0/10
  • Country: GB
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 35

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