The Speed Merchants
“1972 Sports Car racing. From 24hrs of Le Mans to 24hrs at Daytona. Told by drivers Mario Andretti and Vic Elford.”
Synopsis
The Speed Merchants is the story of the 1972 manufacturer's Championship Series as told by drivers Mario Andretti (Ferrari 312P) and Vic Elford (Alfa Romeo T33TT/3). The film takes you behind the scenes at Daytona, Sebring, the Targa Florio, the Nurburgring, Le Mans and Watkins Glen, focusing on Mario and Vic, as well as Jacky Ickx, Helmut Marko, and Brian Redman. You visit with the drivers at their homes in France, Belgium, Austria and England where they relax with their families between races. Woven into the film is rare footage of both the Ferrari and Alfa Romeo factories where the cars are prepared before each race.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Keyser
- Original Title
- The Speed Merchants
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Keyser
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Keyser
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Speed Merchants
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What is The Speed Merchants about?
The Speed Merchants is the story of the 1972 manufacturer's Championship Series as told by drivers Mario Andretti (Ferrari 312P) and Vic Elford (Alfa Romeo T33TT/3). The film takes you behind the scenes at Daytona, Sebring, the Targa Florio, the Nurburgring, Le Mans and Watkins Glen, focusing on Mario and Vic, as well as Jacky Ickx, Helmut Marko, and Brian Redman. You visit with the drivers at their homes in France, Belgium, Austria and England where they relax with their families between races. Woven into the film is rare footage of both the Ferrari and Alfa Romeo factories where the cars are prepared before each race.
Who directed The Speed Merchants?
The Speed Merchants was directed by Michael Keyser.
Who stars in The Speed Merchants?
The principal cast of The Speed Merchants includes Mario Andretti, Vic Elford, Jacky Ickx.
When was The Speed Merchants released and how long is it?
The Speed Merchants was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Speed Merchants?
The Speed Merchants holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).