Review of Grand Prix (1966) by Wes R — 24 Jan 2008

Quite simply - made me start racing! Best film on Formula One ever made - Stunning cinematography... hokey script is overcome by amazing images. #10 on my all-time list.

This review of Grand Prix (1966) was written by Wes R on 24 Jan 2008.

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