Grand Prix
“All the glamour and greatness of the world's most exciting drama of speed and spectacle!”
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.
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Top Cast
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James Garner
Pete Aron
Eva Marie Saint
Louise Frederickson
Yves Montand
Jean-Pierre Sarti
Toshirō Mifune
Izō Yamura
Brian Bedford
Scott Stoddard
Jessica Walter
Pat Stoddard
Antonio Sabàto
Nino Barlini
Françoise Hardy
Lisa
Adolfo Celi
Agostini Manetta
Claude Dauphin
Hugo Simon
Enzo Fiermonte
Guido
Geneviève Page
Monique Delvaux-Sarti
Jack Watson
Jeff Jordan
Donald O'Brien
Wallace Bennett
Jean Michaud
Children's Father
Albert Rémy
Surgeon (as Albert Remy)
Rachel Kempson
Mrs. Stoddard
Ralph Michael
Mr. Stoddard
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 21, 1966
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 23, 2003
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$9M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$20.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.31x
+$11.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Frankenheimer
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Alan Aurthur
- Original Score
- Maurice Jarre
- Original Title
- Grand Prix
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, France, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Italy, Belgium, Monaco
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese, English, French, Italian, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 2h 56m
- Production Budget
- $9M
- Worldwide Gross
- $20.8M
- Production Studios
- Cherokee Productions, Douglas & Lewis Productions, Joel Productions, John Frankenheimer Productions Inc., Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Polyphony Digital
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Frankenheimer
Robert Alan Aurthur, John Frankenheimer
Maurice Jarre
Lionel Lindon
Fredric Steinkamp, Henry Berman, Stu Linder
Kirk Douglas, John Frankenheimer, James Garner, Edward Lewis
Department Leadership Roster
John Frankenheimer
Director
Fredric Steinkamp
Editor
Robert Alan Aurthur
Screenplay
John Frankenheimer
Writer
Edward Lewis
Producer
Lionel Lindon
Director of Photography
Henry Berman
Editor
Stu Linder
Editor
Frank Santillo
Editor
Richard Sylbert
Production Design
Maurice Jarre
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Grand Prix
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Grand Prix about?
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.
Who directed Grand Prix?
Grand Prix was directed by John Frankenheimer.
Who stars in Grand Prix?
The principal cast of Grand Prix includes James Garner, Eva Marie Saint, Yves Montand, Toshirō Mifune, Brian Bedford.
When was Grand Prix released and how long is it?
Grand Prix was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 2h 56m.
What was the box office and production budget of Grand Prix?
Grand Prix had a reported production budget of $9M and grossed $20.8M at the worldwide box office (2.31 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Grand Prix?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Grand Prix was composed by Maurice Jarre.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Grand Prix?
Grand Prix holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).