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Grand Prix (DVD, 2013, 2-Disc Set)

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Experience the high-octane thrill of the race track in the 2-disc DVD set of 'Grand Prix', featuring the timeless performance of James Garner. Directed by the masterful John Frankenheimer, this 2013 release lets you relive the tension and excitement of the dramatic world of Formula 1 racing. With a 'Not Rated' (NR) classification, this drama offers unrestricted access to its captivating storyline and outstanding acting. Whether you're a racing enthusiast or a fan of intense, character-driven narratives, 'Grand Prix' is a worthy addition to your movie library.

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GRAND PRIX is John Frankenheimer's film about the nine-leg world championship of Formula 1 auto racing, and stars James Garner as driver Pete Aron. During the opening race in Monaco, a collision sends Pete's car flying into the Monte Carlo harbor, and British driver Scott Stoddard (Brian Bedford) into a wall. While Pete survives unhurt, Scott may lose the use of his legs, and many hold Pete responsible. Jean-Pierre Sarti (Yves Montand), whose marital boredom has led to an affair with fashion editor Louse Frederickson (Eva-Marie Saint), wins the next race at Clermont-Ferrand. Afterwards Pete accepts the sponsorship of Japanese business magnate Izo Yamura (Toshiro Mifune), and begins to romance Stoddard's jaded young wife Pat (Jessica Walter). Pete wins the Belgian leg of the contest, but Sarti goes into a depression after skidding on a wet track and killing two children in a crash. After Pete also takes the German Grand Prix, Stoddard amazingly returns for the Dutch event, and, driving on sheer grit, pulls out a victory. He proves it's no fluke by also winning in Watkins Glen, N.Y. and in Mexico, making the championship competitive once again. Essentially a soap opera interspersed with racing footage, the film's existence was ascribed by Frankenheimer to his fascination with the sport and a desire to spend time in Europe. That said, the racing sequences are still among the most realistic ever put on film, jammed with wide-angle helicopter shots, you-are-there car-mounted cameras, and then-fashionable split-screen sequences. GRAND PRIX is a definitely a film or racing fans.

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UPC0883929346950

eBay Product ID (ePID)153257312

Product Key Features

ActorJames Garner

RatingNR

Movie/TV TitleGrand Prix

DirectorJohn Frankenheimer

FormatDVD

Release Year2013

GenreDrama

Additional Product Features

Region CodeRegion 1

Number of Discs2

Leading RoleJames Garner

Release Date20130514

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