Grand Prix (1966)
Grand Prix is a 1966 drama movie directed by John Frankenheimer, with a running time of 2h 56m. It stars James Garner, Eva Marie Saint and Yves Montand.
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.
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What is Grand Prix about?
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.
When was Grand Prix released?
Grand Prix was released on 21 December 1966.
How long is Grand Prix?
Grand Prix runs 2h 56m.
Who made Grand Prix?
Grand Prix was directed by John Frankenheimer.
Where can I watch Grand Prix?
Grand Prix is available on Kanopy, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch Grand Prix
Watch free: Kanopy
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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Cast
- James Garner as Pete Aron
- Eva Marie Saint as Louise Frederickson
- Yves Montand as Jean-Pierre Sarti
- Toshirō Mifune as Izō Yamura
- Brian Bedford as Scott Stoddard
- Jessica Walter as Pat Stoddard
- Antonio Sabàto as Nino Barlini
- Françoise Hardy as Lisa
- Adolfo Celi as Agostini Manetta
- Claude Dauphin as Hugo Simon
- Enzo Fiermonte as Guido
- Geneviève Page as Monique Delvaux-Sarti
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