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Steve McQueen: The Man and Le Mans

Gripping documentary that follows Steve McQueen in his quest to make 'the ultimate racing movie', 1971's Le Mans.

Gripping documentary that goes on a nerve-tingling ride with one of the greatest film stars of all time.

In 1970, Steve McQueen set out to make ‘the ultimate racing movie’. It would be called Le Mans. He would lose his marriage, close friendships and control of his film, and risk lives in the process.

This is a story of obsession, betrayal and vindication, as a superstar risked everything in the pursuit of his dream.

1 hour, 35 minutes

Last on

Tue 17 Aug 2021 22:30

Music Played

  • Steve McQueen

    Steve McQueen: Excerpt From 1980 Interview

  • Jim Copperthwaite

    Seminal Moment

  • Jim Copperthwaite

    The Juice

  • Jim Copperthwaite

    Obsession

  • Jim Copperthwaite

    Sebring

  • Jim Copperthwaite

    Battle Stations

  • Jim Copperthwaite

    Death Was All Around

  • Jim Copperthwaite

    Camera Car

  • Jim Copperthwaite

    Louise

  • Jim Copperthwaite

    Fallout

  • Jim Copperthwaite

    Danger On The Set

  • Jim Copperthwaite

    10050 Cielo

  • Jim Copperthwaite

    Deeply Wounded

  • Jim Copperthwaite

    Work of Art

  • Jim Copperthwaite

    "In Blood"

  • Jim Copperthwaite

    No Quitting

  • Jim Copperthwaite

    Vindication

Credits

Role Contributor
Director Gabriel Clarke
Director John McKenna

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