Review of Winning (1969) by Private U — 17 Aug 2007

Mediocre film. But hey, it got Newman into racing!

This review of Winning (1969) was written by Private U on 17 Aug 2007.

Winning has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Broyax (884) on 27 Apr 2022

Un film avec Paul Newman qui conduit des voitures de course… surtout des voitures de tourisme (les ancêtres de la formule TOCA, les Touring…

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By Tom D (1,091) on 27 May 2010

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The racing sequences are fun to watch nut the family melodrama is rather dreary, despite the presence of Paul Newman and wife-actress Joanne Woodward…

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By Magnus W (53) on 14 Jan 2008

After having watched this I have to say I am surprised how this movie is constructed. This movie is more a love drama then racing action…

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By Marty D (60) on 03 Dec 2015

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