Grand Prix
"All the glamour and greatness of the world's most exciting drama of speed and spectacle!"
Originally released in 1966. Grand Prix is a action/drama film. directed by John Frankenheimer. With a runtime of 2h 56m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring James Garner, Eva Marie Saint, and Yves Montand
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 21, 1966
59 years ago
Runtime
2h 56m
176 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (212 votes)
Budget
$9M
Production budget
Box Office
$20.8M
2.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $9,000,000
- Revenue
- $20,800,000
Production Companies
- Cherokee Productions
- Douglas & Lewis Productions
- Joel Productions
- John Frankenheimer Productions Inc.
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Polyphony Digital
Frequently Asked Questions
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 drop...
Who directed Grand Prix?
Grand Prix was directed by John Frankenheimer.
How long is Grand Prix?
Grand Prix has a runtime of 2 hours and 56 minutes (176 minutes total).
When was Grand Prix released?
Grand Prix was released on December 21, 1966 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Grand Prix?
The main cast of Grand Prix includes James Garner, Eva Marie Saint, Yves Montand, Toshirō Mifune, Brian Bedford.
Is Grand Prix worth watching?
Grand Prix has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 212 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.