Grand Prix: The Killer Years (2011)
In the 60s and early 70s it was common for Grand Prix drivers to be killed while racing, often televised for millions to see. Mechanical failure, lethal track design, fire and incompetence snuffed out dozens of young drivers. They had become almost expendable as eager young wannabes queued up at the top teams' gates waiting to take their place. This is the story of when Grand Prix was out of control. Featuring many famous drivers including three times world champion Sir Jackie Stewart OBE, twice world champion Emerson Fittipaldi and John Surtees OBE, this exciting but shocking film explores how Grand Prix drivers grew sick of their closest friends being killed and finally took control of their destiny.
Director: Richard Heap
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: March 17, 2011
Cast
- David Tremayne - Self
- Tony Brooks - Self
- John Surtees - Self
- Emerson Fittipaldi - Self
- Jacky Ickx - Self
- Jackie Stewart - Self
- Jean-Pierre Beltoise - Self
- Jackie Oliver - Self
- Nina Rindt - Self
- Denise Cooke - Narrator
Editing: Janey Walklin
Production: BBC
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Grand Prix: The Killer Years about?
- In the 60s and early 70s it was common for Grand Prix drivers to be killed while racing, often televised for millions to see. Mechanical failure, lethal track design, fire and incompetence snuffed out dozens of young drivers. They had become almost expendable as eager young wannabes queued up at the top teams' gates waiting to take their place. This is the story of when Grand Prix was out of control. Featuring many famous drivers including three times world champion Sir Jackie Stewart OBE, twice world champion Emerson Fittipaldi and John Surtees OBE, this exciting but shocking film explores how Grand Prix drivers grew sick of their closest friends being killed and finally took control of their destiny.
- Who directed Grand Prix: The Killer Years?
- Grand Prix: The Killer Years was directed by Richard Heap.
- Who stars in Grand Prix: The Killer Years?
- Grand Prix: The Killer Years stars David Tremayne, Tony Brooks, John Surtees, Emerson Fittipaldi, Jacky Ickx, Jackie Stewart.
- How long is Grand Prix: The Killer Years?
- Grand Prix: The Killer Years has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is Grand Prix: The Killer Years?
- Grand Prix: The Killer Years is a Documentary film.