Le Mans (movie)

Le Mans (1971; director: Lee Katzin) is a movie about the 24 hours of Le Mans auto race starring Steve McQueen.

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1971 - Lee Katzin - 24 hours of Le Mans - Auto race - Steve McQueen

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This film remains a classic which is still appreciated by racing fans. It was filmed on the circuit during the 1970 race using genuine racing cars of the day, and a Porsche 908 equipped with heavy movie cameras competed there, providing actual racing footage from the track. It finished the race despite having to stop often to change film.

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1970 - Porsche - Movie camera

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