Le Mans

Le Mans1971

Director: Lee H. Katzin
Stars: Steve McQueen, Siegfried Rauch, Elga Andersen, Ronald Leigh-Hunt
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sport
Rating: G
Runtime: 106 minutes

A classic auto-racing movie starring Steve McQueen, Le Mans puts the audience in the driver's seat for what is often called the most grueling race in the world. The French auto race Le Mans is a 24-hour affair through the French countryside, a deman… more »



Lisa Belgetti:
When people risk their lives, shouldn't it be for something very important?

Michael Delaney:
Well, it better be.

Lisa Belgetti:
But what is so important about driving faster than anyone else?

Michael Delaney:
Lotta people go through life doing things badly. Racing's important to men who do it well. When you're racing, it's life. Anything that happens before or after is just waiting.

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  • George Malliaros
    George Malliaros
    Not much dialogue in this epic racing movie, but these few lines are profound.IMHO.
    LikeReply 19 years ago

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