

Fast and Furious
1939, English. Directed by Busby Berkeley.
Crime doesn't pay with these two super sleuths on the job!
Joel & Garda Sloan, a husband and wife detective team, who also sell rare books in New York, take a vacation to Seaside City. At Seaside, Joel's pal, Mike Stevens is managing and preparing for their beauty pageant. Joel is made one of the judges plus he has invested $5,000 in it, to Garda's dismay. Eric Bartell, promoter, arrives to dupe Stevens. When Ed Connors, New York racketeer arrives, Bartell is mysteriously murdered. Joel and Garda set out to investigate the murder.
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- Released
- 6 October 1939
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Harry Kurnitz
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Fast and Furious: quick answers
What should I watch before Fast and Furious?
Watch Fast Company (1938) and Fast and Loose (1939) first.
Is Fast and Furious worth watching?
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How long is Fast and Furious?
Fast and Furious runs 73 minutes (1h 13m).
Does Fast and Furious have a post-credits scene?
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Fast and Furious parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Fast and Furious is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Fast and Furious on?
Fast and Furious isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 6 October 1939. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Fast and Furious?
If you liked Fast and Furious, try A Shot in the Dark, Shadow of the Thin Man, Song of the Thin Man.
Who directed Fast and Furious?
Fast and Furious (1939) was directed by Busby Berkeley and stars Franchot Tone, Ann Sothern, Ruth Hussey.

