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Ford v Ferrari (titled Le Mans '66 in some European countries) [4] is a 2019 American biographical sports drama film directed by James Mangold and written by Jez Butterworth, John-Henry Butterworth, and Jason Keller.
Nov 15, 2019 · Ferrari (in theaters Nov. 15) tells the story of that competition in the mid-1960s, as American manufacturing titan Ford took on Italy’s Ferrari, the reigning champion of Le Mans. Despite its...
Dec 14, 2020 · A years-in-the-making showdown pitting upstart Ford against reigning champion Ferrari for the checkered flag, and bragging rights, at the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race.
Nov 12, 2019 · It's true that an angry Henry Ford II sought revenge by directing his company's finances toward putting together a racing team and building a sports car that could beat Ferrari, specifically at the most prestigious car race in the world, the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
- Carroll Hall Shelby, portrayed by Matt Damon. Hailed as one of the masterminds behind Ford Motor Co. 's success, Carroll Hall Shelby took a career path that was anything but straightforward.
- Ken Miles, portrayed by Christian Bale. Ken Miles is a big name in the world of cars. From a young age, the driver realized he had a passion for cars and sidestepped a traditional education for an apprenticeship at Wesley Motors.
- Henry Ford II, portrayed by Tracy Letts. After his father's death in 1941, Henry Ford II became vice president of Ford Motor Co. and was fast-tracked to run the business by 1943.
- Leo Beebe, portrayed by Josh Lucas. Leo Beebe, played by Josh Lucas, was Ford's director of special vehicles/PR specialist, and is most remembered for making a controversial decision during the 1966 Le Mans race.
Nov 17, 2019 · Ford v Ferrari tells the dramatic story of the racing rivalry that came to a dramatic climax at Le Mans ’66, but the truth is just as fascinating. Hollywood has wanted to adapt the story of the 1966 24 Hours at Le Mans race for a long time.
Ford v Ferrari. American car designer Carroll Shelby and driver Ken Miles battle corporate interference and the laws of physics to build a revolutionary race car for Ford in order to defeat Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1966.
