Grand Prix

Film - 1966 - Documentary, Drama, Sport

The story

The most daring drivers in the world have gathered to compete for the 1966 Formula One championship. After a spectacular wreck in the first of a series of races, American wheelman Pete Aron is dropped by his sponsor. Refusing to quit, he joins a Japanese racing team. While juggling his career with a torrid love affair involving an ex-teammate's wife, Pete must also contend with Jean-Pierre Sarti, a French contestant who has previously won two world titles.

Directed by

John Frankenheimer

Starring

James Garner, Eva Marie Saint, Yves Montand, Toshirō Mifune, Brian Bedford, Jessica Walter

Where to watch

hbo

Ratings

IMDb 7.2 out of 10