Grand Prix - on DVD

[tollytuff]

does anyone know where i might be able to buy a copy of 'Grand Prix' on R2 DVD? starring james garner and a whole host of F1 stars including the great, late Graham Hill i believe.

would love a copy but i think its been deleted for a while now....

cheers

[FourWheelDrift]

It's never been released on DVD but John Frankenheimer's widow I believe is trying to get it released.

[Eric Mc]

Not yet available unfortunately. Why it hasn't been released up to now is a bit of a mystery. It's one film that would definitely benefit from the full widescreen treatment.

[robsinfield]

I have seen pirate DVD & video copies on Ebay - obviously not sure of the quality though. The film is a lot like 'Le Mans'. Great, until the talking starts, the acting in 'Grand Prix' is very hammy but the car sequences are second to none. Keep an eye out on TCM (Sky channel 327), I've seen it on there twice !

Rob

www.grandprixdiary.com

[Eric Mc]

TCM show it fairly frequently. Ted Turner, who owns TCM, also owns the MGM back catalogue.

I don't think the acting is that bad at all. Yves Montand and James Garner are pretty good actors as is Brian Bedford. It gets a bit stilted when the non English speaking actors open their mouths, particularly the Barlini and Ferrari team manager's parts.

[tollytuff]

thanks guys, much appreciated,

guess i'll just have to be patient. got 'le mans' for christmas, hadnt seen it before, i thought it was a cracking film. the noises were great and that crash sequence was very realistic..

cheers