Hurley
"It's not always about winning the race."
Originally released in 2019. Hurley is a documentary film. directed by Derek Dodge. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Hurley Haywood, Patrick Dempsey, and Peter Gregg
Synopsis
In the world of 1970s car racing, Hurley Haywood was cool, calm and collected. A five-time 24 Hours of Daytona winner, three-time Le Mans winner and Trans-Am champion, Haywood was a Hollywood archetype: a strikingly handsome man brought up by a good Midwestern family. Yet Haywood was often overshadowed by racing partner and volatile mentor, Peter Gregg—the Batman to his Robin—whose abrupt suicide in 1980 shook the sport to its core. And yet Haywood had secrets of his own. Despite multiple encounters with women, some that included public appearances alongside Penthouse models, he remained elusive about his personal life. With deft use of archival footage and exclusive interviews featuring actor and fellow racer, Patrick Dempsey, Hurley reveals a greater insight into Haywood’s tightrope walk between career and sexuality, while posing the question—will motorsport ever be ready for openly LGBT racers?
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 26, 2019
6 years ago
Runtime
1h 22m
82 minutes total
User Rating
4.2/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hurley about?
In the world of 1970s car racing, Hurley Haywood was cool, calm and collected. A five-time 24 Hours of Daytona winner, three-time Le Mans winner and Trans-Am champion, Haywood was a Hollywood arche...
Who directed Hurley?
Hurley was directed by Derek Dodge.
How long is Hurley?
Hurley has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
When was Hurley released?
Hurley was released on March 26, 2019 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Hurley?
The main cast of Hurley includes Hurley Haywood, Patrick Dempsey, Peter Gregg, Frank Stella, Sam Posey.