Fast Company (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1953, Fast Company is a comedy film directed by John Sturges, running about 67 minutes. “Racy Gals and Gambling Guys in M-G-M's Romantic Comedy” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The temperamental Carol Maldon leaves New York behind to take control of her father's stable, she inherited. Rick Grayton is a horse racing trainer who lucked into training a champ, the horse 'Gay Fleet'. Only nobody knows 'Gay Fleet' is any good yet. Rick has been intentionally losing so that he can buy the horse with a low-ball offer to the owner Carol. However Mercedes Bellway, a rival barn and in love with Rick, figures out his plan and tells Carol.
Who’s in it. Fast Company stars Howard Keel as Rick Grayton, Polly Bergen as Carol Maldon, Marjorie Main as Ma Parkson and Nina Foch as Mercedes Bellway, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Fast Company has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TCM. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fast Company page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fast Company tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fast Company (1953)?
- In US, Fast Company is available to stream on TCM. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Fast Company worth watching?
- Fast Company holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Fast Company?
- Fast Company stars Howard Keel, Polly Bergen, Marjorie Main, Nina Foch and Robert Burton.
- When was Fast Company released?
- Fast Company was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 67 minutes.