I happen to be a slot car racer with an enduring facination for the cars that raced from the late 60's to early 70's. This film captures the real cars in some of the best racing footage available. It has the added bonus of having the ultra-cool Steve McQueen at the wheel of the Gulf sponsored 917k!
If you are a road racing fan, this movie is a must have. Great cars, great racing footage, great cast.
went like it is supposed to go thanks love steve mcqueen will watch it over and over ...........................................................................................................................................................
This movies just makes sense for race fans! Some of the best car racing footage of it's time. If you like the sights and sounds of racing, this one is for you!
Outstanding period film! Has great vintage racing scenes that are sure to thrill the avid motor sports fan. Not many words or a lot of dialog in this vintage piece but it sure is packed with action filled race scenes that bring the viewer right down on the course in the middle of the heated action in one of the world's most famous auto races.
"Le Mans" is representative of the golden age of sports car racing and the summit of Steve McQueen's career as a man of action and acting. Never since 1970 have Le Mans race cars been so fast and never since "Le Mans" has Steve McQueen had such an exciting role (he actually drove real Porsche 917Ks at top speed for the movie). Acclaimed New York Times journalist Robert Conley calls "Le Mans" the greatest racing picture ever made.
You gotta love the American hero Michel Delaney (Steve McQueen) and his petal to the metal shot at victory in the 24 hour racing classic. Lots of great footage from the actual 1970 race plus plenty of additional "hollywood" racing action. Porsche 917s and Ferrari 512s were purposely crashed in spectacular fashion in the making of this film. Just enough romance in the plot to make the point that racing and winning is what's most important. Great DVD to own if you are a racing fan because you can watch it over and over again.