GPL: Grand Prix (the movie) on TV *this* saturday!!

Gent's... For those of you who still have not seen it... TNT Classic in Europe (C*** Digital) will air John Frankenheimer's "Grand Prix" this saturday (08.05.99) at 3:15 PM - CET. A must for every GPL-fan!! Enjoy! -- All the best, Edwin Solheim **remove spamguard in address to reply** Drop by "The Paddock - a legendary site....." for some cool GPL stuff! http://home.c2i.net/thepaddock

good if you can get c***! i cant im gonna cry jay

I've seen it before, I remember there was a crash out of the tunnel at Monaco in the film, bit bad when you think of Bandini. But this film is based a little earlier than GPL, I remember it has banking in it, which wasn't used to my knowledge in 1967. -- Tim "Calm Down" Wheatley ________________________________________________ Tim Wheatley "Yellow menacing helmet in the mirror" http://start.at/igps_stats IGPS - Ferrari Challenge - UKGPL - Summer Cup Driver http://drive.to/grandprixlegends http://website.lineone.net/~nascar ________________________________________________

"Grand Prix" was filmed in 1966, during the actual F1 season. The banking at Monza was just thrown in for dramatic effect. It was last used for F1 in 1961. Dave Ewing > I've seen it before, I remember there was a crash out of the tunnel at > Monaco in the film, bit bad when you think of Bandini. But this film is > based a little earlier than GPL, I remember it has banking in it, which > wasn't used to my knowledge in 1967.

One of the benefits of the '66 season that was filmed was the action from Rouen. Luckily this was the track given us in GPL instead of the unloved Buggatti circuit at La Mans, site of the '67 French GP. The sight of these heros racing on a real country road with ditches, dirt shoulders, trees etc. is pretty awsome. Also visually noteworthy: wee little cars with great big engines... Happy Motoring, Mark

I ve a TV capture card ... and Grand Prix taped ... I can make some .AVIs ... someone interested ? McKafre

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>good if you can get c***! >i cant im gonna cry >jay >> Gent's... >> For those of you who still have not seen it... TNT Classic in Europe >(C*** >> Digital) will air John Frankenheimer's "Grand Prix" this saturday >(08.05.99) >> at 3:15 PM - CET. >> A must for every GPL-fan!! >> Enjoy! >> -- >> All the best, >> Edwin Solheim **remove spamguard in address to reply** >> Drop by "The Paddock - a legendary site....." for some cool GPL stuff! >> http://home.c2i.net/thepaddock

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>good if you can get c***! >i cant im gonna cry >jay >> Gent's... >> For those of you who still have not seen it... TNT Classic in Europe >(C*** >> Digital) will air John Frankenheimer's "Grand Prix" this saturday >(08.05.99) >> at 3:15 PM - CET. >> A must for every GPL-fan!! >> Enjoy!

Here in the States it's been on so often that I have multiple VCR copies. Joel Willsteijn

AFAIK the 1966 French GP was at Clermont-Ferrand (the circuit is called Charade?), and part of the Movie was filmed there. Rouen was site of French GP in 1962 (GPL pictures) and in 1968. Also, Rheims was often used. -- Matthias Flatt

I've been debating whether or not to buy the video. If I had some snip it's, I'd have a better idea if I should. The GPL movie has yet to be shown in the US, at least in my area any how. So... Anything I can see to help me decide would be appreciated! Mike Barlow

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> I ve a TV capture card ... and Grand Prix taped ... I can make some .AVIs > ... someone interested ? > McKafre > >good if you can get c***! > >i cant im gonna cry > >jay > >> Gent's... > >> For those of you who still have not seen it... TNT Classic in Europe > >(C*** > >> Digital) will air John Frankenheimer's "Grand Prix" this saturday > >(08.05.99) > >> at 3:15 PM - CET. > >> A must for every GPL-fan!! > >> Enjoy! > >> -- > >> All the best, > >> Edwin Solheim **remove spamguard in address to reply** > >> Drop by "The Paddock - a legendary site....." for some cool GPL stuff! > >> http://home.c2i.net/thepaddock

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: >One of the benefits of the '66 season that was filmed was the action from : >Rouen. : AFAIK the 1966 French GP was at Clermont-Ferrand (the circuit is : called Charade?), and part of the Movie was filmed there. in graham hill's 2nd book he goes into a bit of detail about the film crew following the grand prix that year. at clermont-ferrand the crew put a mock f1 car on a turntable on the back of a low loading truck, stuck some cameras on it, put actor in it, and went around the circuit. actor grips wheel, grits teeth, and pretends to drive, then at a set point he fakes a spin and the turntable is set loose, and the spin is caught on film, close up. according to hill the actor was so terrified and pale, he didnt quite give the necessary appearance of a sturdy f1 driver. i havent seen the film since i read this. i guess it's something for you guys to look out for this weekend! martin. --

Mike, If you get SpeedVision up there in the "boonies" of Upstate NY <VBG>, they show Grand Prix a few times a year it seems. Parts of the movie and dialogue leave alot to be desired, but it is still a great movie if nothing more than the GPL connection and the fantastic speed shots =) Its worth $19.99 or so to pick up the video at Barnes and Noble. You can probably find it for less if you shop around. Scott PA-Scott -- Scott B. Husted ICQ# 4395450

> Its worth $19.99 or so to pick up the video at Barnes and Noble. You can > probably find it for less if you shop around. Or just rent it from Blockbuster for three bucks. Trips

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> >One of the benefits of the '66 season that was filmed was the action from > >Rouen. > AFAIK the 1966 French GP was at Clermont-Ferrand (the circuit is > called Charade?), and part of the Movie was filmed there. > Rouen was site of French GP in 1962 (GPL pictures) and in 1968. > Also, Rheims was often used.

Just another correction! The French GP in 66 was at Rheims! In 65 it was at Clermont Ferrand (Charade), and in 64 (and 68) it was at Rouen. -- Arne Martin Hanssen Oslo, Norway

VERY dramatic affect if I remember the accident in it rightly :( -- Tim "Calm Down" Wheatley ________________________________________________ Tim Wheatley "Yellow menacing helmet in the mirror" http://start.at/igps_stats IGPS - Ferrari Challenge - UKGPL - Summer Cup Driver http://drive.to/grandprixlegends http://website.lineone.net/~nascar ________________________________________________

>VERY dramatic affect if I remember the accident in it rightly :( Question is, will it be widescreen. :( I'd kill for a copy of this & Le Mans in widescreen. Sadly, only Le Mans made it too Laserdisc... Z.

Is TNT going to air this in the US again also? If so; When? TIA Thom_j. aka ^Fretts.

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> > > Its worth $19.99 or so to pick up the video at Barnes and Noble. You can > > > probably find it for less if you shop around. > > Or just rent it from Blockbuster for three bucks. > > Trips > Yes, but can you rent it in Wide Screen? It's definately > worth the $20 I spent go get it that way.

At the Blockbuster in my neighborhood, it's available ONLY in widescreen. Trips

> I'd kill for a copy of this & Le Mans in widescreen. > Sadly, only Le Mans made it too Laserdisc... I remember I saw a Zone2 version of both LeMans and Grand Prix at a store up here. If they are available in DVD, I would suggest them to everybody. They probably have the correct widescreen ratio (almost in 70mm), a making of, some production stills, and who knows maybe even the soundtrack. I wish I had a Zone converter for my DVD -- -- Fran?ois Mnard <ymenard/Nas-Frank> -- NROS Nascar sanctioned Guide http://www.nros.com/ -- SimRacing Online http://www.simracing.com/ -- Official mentally retarded guy of r.a.s. -- May the Downforce be with you... "People think it must be fun to be a super genius, but they don't realise how hard it is to put up with all the idiots in the world."

> Or just rent it from Blockbuster for three bucks. Make sure you get both tapes... first time I found it was at a video store that only had the first of two ;) - Matt

Grand Prix (1966) Directed by John Frankenheimer Writing credits Robert Alan Aurthur Genre: Drama Buy related Video (VHS) Books User Rating: 7.6/10 (90 votes) User Comments: Great Flick! (more) Cast overview, first billed only: James Garner .... Pete Aron Eva Marie Saint .... Louise Frederickson Yves Montand .... Jean-Pierre Sarti Toshir? Mifune .... Izo Yamura Brian Bedford .... Scott Stoddard Jessica Walter .... Pat Antonio Sbato .... Nino Barlini Fran?oise Hardy (I) .... Lisa Adolfo Celi .... Agostini Manetta Claude Dauphin .... Hugo Simon Enzo Fiermonte .... Guido Genevive Page .... Monique Delvaux-Sarti Jack Watson .... Jeff Jordan Donald O'Brien .... Wallace Bennett Jean Michaud (II) .... Children's father Country: USA Language: English Color: Color (Metrocolor) Certification: Finland:K-12 / Sweden:15

The original was done in "Cinerama" format....multiple overlapping of the screen. I *think* it was 3 projectors, 120 degree wrap around screen. Serious. I saw it when it first arrived in Columbus, Ohio. Was just a kid. Still have the original full color show program. Grand Prix was the first use of the multiple frames onscreen. Common now, but not back in the mid-60s. |I bought it on >>>wwwiiidddeee ssscccrrreeennn<<< |It's wonderful. <snip>

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>> I'd kill for a copy of this & Le Mans in widescreen. >> Sadly, only Le Mans made it too Laserdisc... >I remember I saw a Zone2 version of both LeMans and Grand Prix at a store >up here. If they are available in DVD, I would suggest them to everybody. >They probably have the correct widescreen ratio (almost in 70mm), a making >of, some production stills, and who knows maybe even the soundtrack. >I wish I had a Zone converter for my DVD

on DVD? Very strange. A french version, i assume. Well, i'm off to France in a week ro two and will keep an eye out.. hmm, still would be nice:) Z>.

Speaking of films, has anyone here got any details of a Paul Newman film based on an Indycar season, or if it is available on video. I remember seeing it as a kid but nobody else I have spoken to seems to remember it. I think the film was called winners if I remember correctly. Mark

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>> I'd kill for a copy of this & Le Mans in widescreen. >> Sadly, only Le Mans made it too Laserdisc... >I remember I saw a Zone2 version of both LeMans and Grand Prix at a store >up here. If they are available in DVD, I would suggest them to everybody. >They probably have the correct widescreen ratio (almost in 70mm), a making >of, some production stills, and who knows maybe even the soundtrack. >I wish I had a Zone converter for my DVD >-- >-- Fran?ois Mnard <ymenard/Nas-Frank> >-- NROS Nascar sanctioned Guide http://www.nros.com/ >-- SimRacing Online http://www.simracing.com/ >-- Official mentally retarded guy of r.a.s. >-- May the Downforce be with you... >"People think it must be fun to be a super genius, but they don't realise >how hard it is to put up with all the idiots in the world."

It's called "Winning" It starts off with a Can-Am race at Road America. Paul Newman wins. After the race he meets Joanne Woodward (his r/l wife). They quickly fall in love and get married. He adopts her son (John-boy from the Waltons). The rest of the race is about the Indianapolis 500. It's not a bad racing film. It's not great, but it is not bad, either. -Paul

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>Speaking of films, has anyone here got any details of a Paul Newman film >based on an Indycar season, or if it is available on video. I remember >seeing it as a kid but nobody else I have spoken to seems to remember it. I >think the film was called winners if I remember correctly. >Mark >>> I'd kill for a copy of this & Le Mans in widescreen. >>> Sadly, only Le Mans made it too Laserdisc... >>I remember I saw a Zone2 version of both LeMans and Grand Prix at a store >>up here. If they are available in DVD, I would suggest them to everybody. >>They probably have the correct widescreen ratio (almost in 70mm), a making >>of, some production stills, and who knows maybe even the soundtrack. >>I wish I had a Zone converter for my DVD >>-- >>-- Fran?ois Mnard <ymenard/Nas-Frank> >>-- NROS Nascar sanctioned Guide http://www.nros.com/ >>-- SimRacing Online http://www.simracing.com/ >>-- Official mentally retarded guy of r.a.s. >>-- May the Downforce be with you... >>"People think it must be fun to be a super genius, but they don't realise >>how hard it is to put up with all the idiots in the world."

On Fri, 07 May 1999 18:58:38 +0200, Arne Martin

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>> AFAIK the 1966 French GP was at Clermont-Ferrand (the circuit is >> called Charade?), and part of the Movie was filmed there. >> Rouen was site of French GP in 1962 (GPL pictures) and in 1968. >> Also, Rheims was often used. >Just another correction! >The French GP in 66 was at Rheims! In 65 it was at Clermont Ferrand >(Charade), and in 64 (and 68) it was at Rouen.

Right. BTW, just another correction: it's Reims, not Rheims. ;-) -- Matthias Flatt

Cheers Paul. Mark >It's called "Winning"

> > > > Its worth $19.99 or so to pick up the video at Barnes and Noble. You can

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> > > > probably find it for less if you shop around. > > > Or just rent it from Blockbuster for three bucks. > > > Trips > > Yes, but can you rent it in Wide Screen? It's definately > > worth the $20 I spent go get it that way. > At the Blockbuster in my neighborhood, it's available ONLY in widescreen.

Wish I could say the same. My Blockbuster has never even heard of it. Off to Sun Coast Pictures I go....