Grand Prix: The Killer Years
Synopsis
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.
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Grand Prix: The Killer YearsOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-03-03
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Heap
- Original Title
- Grand Prix: The Killer Years
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Heap
Janey Walklin
Sam Anthony, John L. Matthews
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Richard Heap
Director
John L. Matthews
Producer
Janey Walklin
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What is Grand Prix: The Killer Years about?
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.
Who directed Grand Prix: The Killer Years?
Grand Prix: The Killer Years was directed by Richard Heap.
Who stars in Grand Prix: The Killer Years?
The principal cast of Grand Prix: The Killer Years includes David Tremayne, Tony Brooks, John Surtees, Emerson Fittipaldi, Jacky Ickx.
When was Grand Prix: The Killer Years released and how long is it?
Grand Prix: The Killer Years was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.