The Checkered Flag (1963 film)

The Checkered Flag is a 1963 film, directed by William Grefe.

The Checkered Flag
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	William Grefe
Written by	William Grefe
Produced by	Herb Vendig
Starring	Joe Morrison Evelyn King Charles S Martin
Production company	Guild Studios 5
Distributed by	Motion Picture Investors
Release date	1963 (1963)
Running time	110 minutes[1]
Country	United States
Language	English

Plot

The alcoholic wife of a rich car racing champion persuades a young driver to kill her husband.

Cast

• Charles G. Martin as Rutherford
• Evelyn King as Bo Rutherford, his wife
• Joe Morrison as Bill Garrison
• Peggy Vendig as Ginger

Production

It was Grefe's first script. He was originally hired only as writer but took over direction when the original director fell ill.^[2][3]