Grand Prix (1966 film)
Grand Prix is a 1966 American sports drama film directed by John Frankenheimer, produced by Edward Lewis, and written by Robert Alan Aurthur with uncredited story contributions by Frankenheimer and rewrites by William Hanley. It stars an international ensemble cast, including James Garner, Eva Marie Saint, Yves Montand, Brian Bedford, Jessica Walter, Françoise Hardy and Antonio Sabàto. Toshiro Mifune has a supporting role as a race team owner, inspired by Soichiro Honda. The picture was photographed in Super Panavision 70 by Lionel Lindon, and presented in 70mm Cinerama in premiere engagements. Its unique racing cinematography is one of the main draws of the film.
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Theatrical release poster by Howard Terpning | |
| Directed by | John Frankenheimer |
| Written by | Robert Alan Aurthur |
| Produced by | Edward Lewis |
| Starring | James Garner Eva Marie Saint Yves Montand Toshiro Mifune Brian Bedford Jessica Walter Antonio Sabàto Françoise Hardy |
| Cinematography | Lionel Lindon |
| Edited by | Fredric Steinkamp Henry Berman Stewart Linder Frank Santillo |
| Music by | Maurice Jarre |
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| Distributed by | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
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Running time | 179 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $9 million |
| Box office | $20.8 million |
The film includes real-life racing footage and cameo appearances by drivers including Formula One World Champions Phil Hill, Graham Hill, Juan Manuel Fangio, Jim Clark, Jochen Rindt and Jack Brabham. Other drivers who appeared in the film include Dan Gurney, Ludovico Scarfiotti, Richie Ginther, Joakim Bonnier, Bruce McLaren and Jo Siffert.
One of the ten highest-grossing films of 1966, Grand Prix won three Academy Awards for its technical achievements.