Grand Prix

Name: Grand Prix
Released: 1966

John Frankenheimer

Formula One racing professional redemption international competition romantic rivalry sports drama

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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,

Year1966

CountryUnited States

DirectorJohn Frankenheimer

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