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Release Year2011
Runtime1h 00m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary
Votes19
DirectorRichard Heap
WritersRichard Heap
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.2 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsGrand Prix: The Killer Years
About Grand Prix: The Killer Years
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.
Directed by Richard Heap, Grand Prix: The Killer Years leans on a strong ensemble — David Tremayne, Tony Brooks, John Surtees — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2011.
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