Gentleman Racer
“Steve’s journey takes an extraordinary turn when he discovers one of Jim’s original Formula 1 cars: a Cooper Climax T45.”
Synopsis
The extraordinary story of a a race driver coaching legend, his long lost son and the car that connects them after 60 years. A touching and fascinating story set against the backdrop of the European Historic Grand Prix race series. The name Jim Russell still conjures memories for anyone who ever raced. World champions passed through his doors — Fittipaldi, Bell, Villeneuve, Senna. As he lay recovering from a life-threatening accident in the 1950s, his son Stephen was born in the same hospital and left without ever meeting his father. Decades later, Steve Banham found his birth family, tracked down his father's Cooper Grand Prix racer, and set about racing it himself — in Jim's memory.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Luke Holliday
- Screenplay & Story
- Nik Coleman
- Original Title
- Gentleman Racer
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Coleman Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luke Holliday
Nik Coleman
Luke Holliday
Luke Holliday, Nik Coleman
Ellie Coleman, Steve Banham, Bev Banham
Department Leadership Roster
Nik Coleman
Writer
Luke Holliday
Director
Ellie Coleman
Producer
Steve Banham
Producer
Bev Banham
Producer
Luke Holliday
Director of Photography
Luke Holliday
Editor
Nik Coleman
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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What is Gentleman Racer about?
The extraordinary story of a a race driver coaching legend, his long lost son and the car that connects them after 60 years. A touching and fascinating story set against the backdrop of the European Historic Grand Prix race series. The name Jim Russell still conjures memories for anyone who ever raced. World champions passed through his doors — Fittipaldi, Bell, Villeneuve, Senna. As he lay recovering from a life-threatening accident in the 1950s, his son Stephen was born in the same hospital and left without ever meeting his father. Decades later, Steve Banham found his birth family, tracked down his father's Cooper Grand Prix racer, and set about racing it himself — in Jim's memory.
Who directed Gentleman Racer?
Gentleman Racer was directed by Luke Holliday.
Who stars in Gentleman Racer?
The principal cast of Gentleman Racer includes Steve Banham, Bev Banham, James Banham, Victoria Banham, Brian Banham.
When was Gentleman Racer released and how long is it?
Gentleman Racer was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 58m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Gentleman Racer?
Gentleman Racer holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).