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.
Key facts
Original language
English
Production companies
Bryna Productions, Cherokee Productions
Awards
Academy Award for Best Sound Editing, Academy Award for Best Film Editing, Academy Award for Best Sound
Setting
Monaco
Filming locations
Monaco, Charade Circuit, Gour de Tazenat, Royat
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- Academy Awards 1967 academy_award
- Directors Guild of America 1967 generic
- Golden Globes (USA) 1967 generic
