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Le Mans [DVD] [1971]

DVD ~ Steve McQueen
4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Steve McQueen, Siegfried Rauch, Elga Andersen, Ronald Leigh-Hunt, Fred Haltiner
  • Directors: Lee H. Katzin
  • Writers: Harry Kleiner
  • Producers: Alan Levine, Jack N. Reddish, Robert E. Relyea
  • Format: Anamorphic, Dubbed, PAL, Widescreen
  • Language English
  • Subtitles: Dutch, English, French, Greek, Portuguese
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: PG
  • Studio: Paramount Home Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: 7 Jul 2003
  • Run Time: 106 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00009P9LW
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 5,604 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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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 gruelling race in the world. McQueen plays the American driver, locked in an intense grudge match with his German counterpart during the 24-hour race through the French countryside even as he wrestles with the guilt over causing an accident that cost the life of a close friend. McQueen is his usual stoic magnetic self, and the racing sequences are among the best ever committed to film. A solid character-driven story combines with raw visceral power to make Le Mans a rich tapestry of action and thrills. --Robert Lane

Special Features
2.35 Anamorphic Wide Screen
English
Region 2
Dolby Digital 5.1 English
Dolby Digital 5.1


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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The DVD I've been waiting for., 3 Sep 2003
By J. Gerrard "prep4evac" (Switzerland) - See all my reviews
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Steve was an accomplished racing driver and his Porsche 908 was entered in le mans '70 to gain the on board driving sequences at the start (although he was not allowed to drive). When the film was made in '71 Steve drove another Porasche against 41 international drivers filming for 5 months on location. There is little story, its about a race and the people in it such as Steve who is playing a driver injured the year before. Non race fans may not like it, but cleaned up with 5.1 sound, the music, the cars, some real footage and fantastic filmed driving sequences, no other film has ever or will ever capture the emotion and atmosphere of racing let alone '71 le mans with Porsche 917K's and other cars of that era. I have been waiting for this movie for a long time. (its been out on video in the states for years).
I recommend the book "A French Kiss With Death", it covers Steve's career, Le Mans history, the cars and how this movie was made. In fact, I think I'll put it on again....
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars At last McQueens Seminal race movie 'Le Mans' on DVD, 14 Jul 2003
If you like pure speed without Hollywood's over the top car stunts there are only two movies that count; Steve McQueen's 'BULLITT', and Steve McQueen's 'LE MANS'.

Now at long last McQueen's Seminal movie of the 24hour race 'Le Mans' joins 'Bullitt' on DVD. It was never as far as I know on vhs so this is the first time we have been able to get our hands on it apart from taping off the telly. This is however in glorious 2.35:1 panavision, and not old tv square vision.

Sound is Dolby 5.1.The print has been cleaned up and is fantastic.
It would have been nice to have had a 'making of' and maybe a history of the Le Mans 24hour race. But then the lower price takes this into account.
There are no extras other than extra sound tracks for Italian, French, German & Spanish. Subtitles are in English, Dutch, Portuguese, French and Greek.

My advice is BUY IT, draw the curtains, get a couple of cans, slouch in an armchair, put on the headphones and hit the volume to hear those glorious Porsche engines and wrap yourself up in an on the limit high speed run through the french countryside for 1hour 44minutes ( includes time for a tea break while Steve chats-up the lovely Elga Andersen).

Le Mans should carry a public heath warning its such a breath taking thrill:
DO NOT DRIVE YOUR CAR AFTER WATCHING THIS MOVIE. You will: a/ get a speeding ticket, b/have an accident, c/end up in jail, D/a,b & c will happen.
You have been warned.

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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A film for the boys..., 30 Nov 2005
Is there a better film made about motor racing? I doubt it. Due to it's age, it is a fascinating snapshot of the period of LeMans racing before daft chicanes where put into the Mulsanne Straight, and racers were real heroes putting their life on the line. Forget all about the weak love interest story that pops up now and again, this is a high octane fuel, retro cool, boys movie. None of the actors in the film actually speak anything for the 1st half an hour or so, (the cars engines do the talking) until McQueen at his 1st pitstop mentions to his co-driver "watch out for the red Lola". The sound of the Porsche 917 and Ferrari 512 engines has to be heard to be believed. The sight and sound of the leading longtail 917 heading past maison blanche as the camara pulls back just after the start of the race, is awsome. McQueen is of course peerless whose style and screen presence defined an era. By the end of this film you will want to be Steve himself, just don't try to emulate his driving in your Mondeo! Slip the disc in the player, turn up the volume and send the partner down the pub. This film is so cool it hurts.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Le Mans DVD 1971
This is the second DVD of Le Mans we have bought and both have the same fault when played. in the opening scenes the DVD stops with the words disc unable to be read. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Awkeygirl

5.0 out of 5 stars Le Mans
For me the definitive racing film and it is simply brilliant,even more so if like me it is one of your favourite eras of motor sport. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mr. Philip K. Reed

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply the best
Quite simply the best motor racing film ever. Great photography, superb sound quality. A must see for any fan of Steve McQueen and motorsport in general.
Published 5 months ago by James Waller

5.0 out of 5 stars I absolutely agree with the rest of the five stars reviews...
Not much remains to be said.
A time gone by where nobody was concerned about how much petrol the cars consumed, gas-oil was not even thought as an alternative (sorry AUDI... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Alejo

4.0 out of 5 stars Quite possibly the slowest film ever made
But all the better for it. Ironic considering the subject matter, but these paradoxes have a habit of working. Such is the case here. Le Mans is a classic. Read more
Published on 14 Jul 2006 by S. Lindgren

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Movie
Forget the dialogue, but, this dvd is great! The cars are awesome, the camera work is great and it's a must for historic racing fans. Read more
Published on 12 Aug 2005 by S. Job

5.0 out of 5 stars Legendaey
THE best motorsports movie out there. Can't stop watching this over & over again, the revised sound and wide-screen available on DVD really give it the final touch of perfection -... Read more
Published on 31 Jul 2005

4.0 out of 5 stars One of his best.
Don't be put off if you are not into cars and racing...I'm not the biggest car fan in the world but i did enjoy this movie. Read more
Published on 19 May 2005 by Gary Mckenzie

5.0 out of 5 stars BEST MOTOR RACING FILM EVER
There have been many films that purport to be about this sport, but only this film and Grand Prix (1966) are written by those who have a love and feel for the sport. Read more
Published on 4 Aug 2004 by Mr. J. D. Benjamin

4.0 out of 5 stars Great action, poor extras
You'll either love Le Mans or hate it. It all depends on whether you love the feel and atmosphere of motor racing. This film perfectly captures that emotion. Read more
Published on 9 Jul 2003 by Grant

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