The most daring drivers in the world have gathered to compete for the 1966 Formula One championship. After a spectacular wreck in the first of a series of races, American wheelman Pete Aron is dropped by his sponsor. Refusing to quit, he joins a Japanese racing team. While juggling his career with a torrid love affair involving an ex-teammate's wife, Pete must also contend with Jean-Pierre Sarti, a French contestant who has previously won two world titles.
Released: Dec 21, 1966
Runtime: 176 minutes
Stars: James Garner, Eva Marie Saint, Yves Montand, Toshirō Mifune, Brian Bedford, Jessica Walter
Crew: John Frankenheimer (Director), Fredric Steinkamp (Editor), Saul Bass (Editorial Consultant), Robert Alan Aurthur (Screenplay), John Frankenheimer (Writer), Kirk Douglas (Executive Producer)