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Jan 23, 2024 · 1970s racing drama has trauma, peril, and injury. Read Common Sense Media's Le Mans review, age rating, and parents guide.
- Lee H. Katzin, John Sturges
- Alistair Lawrence
- Steve Mcqueen, Siegfried Rauch, Elga Andersen
Filmed during the annual 24-hour endurance race at Le Mans, France, in 1970, this fast-paced drama follows Michael Delaney (Steve McQueen), a Porsche driver haunted by the memory of an accident...
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- Porsche 917
- Ferrari 512
- Bringing The Racing Experience to The Silver screen
The Porsche 917 was introduced in 1969 and was powered by a Type 912 flat-12 engine which was progressively enlarged from 4.5 to 5.0 litres. This powerful design initially proved unwieldy on the track. Continuous development improved the handling and as well as other improvements led to the 917K (Kurzheck Coupé). The 917K first appeared in 1970 and...
Facing off against McQueen’s Team Porsche was Team Ferrari, led by Siegfried Rauch as Erich Stahler. Stahler commands attention in the #8 Ferrari 512S Longtail. The Ferrari 512 was designed and build in an impressive three months, meeting the new 5-litre class standards allowing it to take part in the World Sports Car Championship in Group 5. Sport...
The inclusion of genuine racing footage presented its own set of challenges during production. The crew had to adapt their filming techniques to accommodate the high-speed nature of the races. Cameras were mounted on cars, capturing the thunderous roar of engines and the adrenaline-pumping moments that define the sport. This commitment to realism a...
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Le Mans is a 1971 film depicting a fictional 24 Hours of Le Mans auto race starring Steve McQueen and directed by Lee H. Katzin. The film began as a John Sturges project, before he was replaced during filming. It features actual footage captured during the 1970 race held the previous June.
- $7.6 million (est.)
- Jack N. Reddish
Filmed in real location of Le Mans with real race cars, and using some of real footage from real races, the film feel authentic and not out dated by single bit. 'Le Mans' as a movie is like time capsule, as it depicts racing exactly like it was in it's days. Film buffs who are also racing fans will adore this film.
Le Mans is a 1971 sports drama film directed by Lee H. Katzin with a soundtrack by Michel Legrand. Steve McQueen stars as racing car driver Michael Delaney, who has gotten into a serious accident at the 24 Hours of Le Mans race (hence the title) in France .
