Le Mans, Shortcut to Hell

Le Mans, Shortcut to Hell

Le Mans, Shortcut to Hell

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Le Mans, Shortcut to Hell

1970

1h 32m

4.3(6 votes)

Drama

Overview

Former racing champion John Lee Scott coaches young driver Dustin Rich. The learn of a new Italian model that can reach 300 kilometers an hour developed by an 80 year old racing expert.

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Cast & Crew

12 members

Acting

Lang Jeffries

John Lee Scott

Lang Jeffries

Acting

Erna Schürer

Sheila

Erna Schürer

Acting

Maurizio Bonuglia

Dustin Rich

Maurizio Bonuglia

Acting

Edwige Fenech

Cora

Edwige Fenech

Acting

Franco Pesce

Agostino Bonelli

Franco Pesce

Acting

Franco Borelli

Franco Baresi

Franco Borelli

Acting

Paola Iacopucci

Berit

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Costume & Make-Up

Marcello Di Paolo

Franco Baresi

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Gaetano Imbró

Kurt Weiss

No Image

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Vittorio Caprioli

Luis (uncredited)

Vittorio Caprioli

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Ivano Staccioli

TV Host

Ivano Staccioli

Acting

Roberto Messina

Unknown Role

Roberto Messina

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