Movie Description
Grand Prix: The Killer Years
(2011)Overview
In the 60s and early 70s it was common for Grand Prix drivers to be killed while racing, often televised for millions to see. Mechanical failure, lethal track design, fire and incompetence snuffed out dozens of young drivers. They had become almost expendable as eager young wannabes queued up at the top teams' gates waiting to take their place. This is the story of when Grand Prix was out of control. Featuring many famous drivers including three times world champion Sir Jackie Stewart OBE, twice world champion Emerson Fittipaldi and John Surtees OBE, this exciting but shocking film explores how Grand Prix drivers grew sick of their closest friends being killed and finally took control of their destiny.
Featured Crew
- Director : Richard Heap
- Producer : John L. Matthews
- Editor : Janey Walklin
- Cast : David Tremayne,Tony Brooks,John Surtees,Emerson Fittipaldi,Jacky Ickx,Jackie Stewart,Jean-Pierre Beltoise,Jackie Oliver,Nina Rindt,Denise Cooke
Cast
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Narrator
Posters
Recommendations
1
6.619
Senna
8.109
The Class of ‘92
7.1
Williams
7.414
The Crash Reel
7.3
Hitting the Apex
7.722
McLaren
7.4
Being James Bond
7.771
Above Majestic
7.376
Finders Keepers
6.5
Sidney
7
Ronaldo
6.974
Champs
6.319
Diego Maradona
7.392
Facts
Original TitleGrand Prix: The Killer Years
Status Released
Release Information
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2011-03-17
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 00m
Production CompaniesBBC
Genres
- Documentary
