The read
It runs a compact 1h 19m.
Synopsis
An idol of auto-racing fans attempts a comeback after serving in the Air Force. When his former rival lies dying in the hospital he must decide whether to continue in the Grand Prix, or make peace with his adversary. Featuring race car greats Stirling Moss, Reg Parnell, John Cooper, Alan Brown, Geoffrey Taylor and Leslie Marr.
Ratings
IMDb4.9/10
13 audience votes
Key crew
- Terence FisherDirector
- Paul TaboriScreenplay
- Richard H. LandauWriter
- Leonard SalzedoOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Richard ContePeter Wells
- Mari AldonPatricia Wells
- Peter IllingTony Bellario
- Alec MangoGuido Rosetti
- James CopelandJohnny Jackson, mechanic
- George Coulouris'Pic' Dallapiccola
- Meredith EdwardsLaurence Gibson
- Edwin RichfieldCynical Reporter in Lounge
- Richard MarnerHans Brecht, racer
- Tim TurnerAlvarez - racer
- Jeremy HawkMartin - racer
- Stirling MossStirling Moss - Racer
Stills
Themes
car race