This is the orginal film released in February 1955. John Ireland stars as Frank Webster, a man wrongly convicted of murder and recent prison escapee who must take to the streets to avoid the law. When his paths cross with Connie, an innocent bystander played by Dorothy Malone, fear turns to exhilaration as the two set out on a fast paced adventure filled with intrigue and the need to clear Frank"s name.not rated. The Fast and the Furious was the second film directed by legendary director Roger Corman, and is notable for its exceptional stunt driving and dramatic action sequences. * John Ireland as Frank Webster * Dorothy Malone as Connie Adair * Bruce Carlisle as Faber * "Snub" Pollard as a park caretaker