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The Formula One Drivers (aka The Quick and the Dead)

The Formula One Drivers (aka The Quick and the Dead)

In the dangerous, high-speed world of Formula One racing, there are only two kinds of drivers... the quick and the dead

Genres

Documentary

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Directed by Claude Du Boc and narrated by Stacey Keach the film centers on the fragility of life and the possibility of death for Formula One drivers of the 70's. This film includes access to the top F1 drivers like Jackie Stewart, Francois Cevert, Mike Hailwood and Peter Revson which would seem all but impossible in today's F1 world.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

88 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

01 November 1974

Country

Cast

Stacy Keach

Stacy Keach

Narrator

Jackie Stewart

Jackie Stewart

Self

François Cévert

François Cévert

Self

Peter Revson

Peter Revson

Self

Roger Williamson

Roger Williamson

Self

James Hunt

James Hunt

Self

Niki Lauda

Niki Lauda

Self

Mike Hailwood

Mike Hailwood

Self

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