The Fast Lady (1962)

1962 | UK | Ken Annakin | ★★★

Based on Keble Howard's 1925 novel, Ken Annakin's mildly entertaining The Fast Lady is a lively, historically fascinating romantic comedy, buoyed by the charismatic performances of Stanley Baxter, Julie Christie, James Robertson Justice, et al.

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"Classic British comedy, starring Stanley Baxter and Julie Christie. Murdoch Troon (Baxter) is a shy civil servant attracted to the vivacious Claire (Julie Christie), the daughter of a prominent businessman. In an attempt to impress Claire, Troon acquires a vintage Bentley racer, 'The Fast Lady', and undertakes a series of driving lessons to learn how to handle the car. Needless to say, Troon's attempts to impress Claire don't go entirely according to plan." Network