A PRIZE OF GOLD featuring Messerschmitt KR175
“A Prize of Gold” starring Richard Widmark was released in October of 1955
He manages to get his Jeep stolen and has to rent a Messerschmitt KR175
to get around post WWII Germany.
This film has never been released on VHS or DVD that I can find, but it does very occasionally pop up on TV, on the TCM (Turner Classic Movies) channel on Cable. Horray for TIVO. It found this and automatically recorded it for me.
Here are ALL the segments that feature the KR175 driving around.
What “Roman Holiday” was for the Vespa, this film was for the Messerschmitt.
Watch how he handles opening and closing the canopy *OUCH*!
Also- listen for his references to the KR175:
“I’ve got a car here …well, its sort of a car”, “We’re really too young to die like this” and “OK, more thrill rides!”
I have no more anecdotes about this, if you spot something worth noting,
please leave a comment below.
Tags: messerschmitt
February 2nd, 2009 at 4:52 am
Great clip! I have seen an advertising poster based on this film, but thought the film itself was long gone. If anyone can do a DVD copy for me I would love it, and pay! I have the famous films featuring a Heinkel, I’m Alright, Jack, Double Bunk and Blue Murder at St Trinians
March 8th, 2009 at 4:23 pm
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January 10th, 2010 at 11:17 pm
Hi there, would also LOVE a copy of this (again will also pay) as my mom is in this movie playing “Lisa”