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

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

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

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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"

1974

1h 28m

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Overview

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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8 members

Acting

Stacy Keach

Narrator

Stacy Keach

Acting

Jackie Stewart

Self

Jackie Stewart

Acting

François Cévert

Self

François Cévert

Acting

Peter Revson

Self

No Image

Acting

Roger Williamson

Self

No Image

Acting

James Hunt

Self

James Hunt

Acting

Niki Lauda

Self

Niki Lauda

Acting

Mike Hailwood

Self

Mike Hailwood

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