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The Speed Merchants [DVD]

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4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 52 ratings
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Format PAL
Contributor Mario Andretti, Vic Elford
Language English
Runtime 1 hour and 34 minutes
Colour Colour

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Ace drivers Mario Andretti and Vic Elford narrate this fly-on-the-wheel documentary about the '72 Sports Car Manufacturer's Championship. As well as following all the on-track action, the film also probes into the private lives of motor racing's top stars. Amongst those featured are Helmut Marko, Brian Redman, and Jacky Ickx.

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  • Is discontinued by manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Rated ‏ : ‎ Exempt
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 13.9 x 1.7 x 19.3 cm; 100 g
  • Media Format ‏ : ‎ PAL
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 1 hour and 34 minutes
  • Studio ‏ : ‎ Duke Video
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0009PZ8K8
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
  • Customer reviews:
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  • D. Robinson
    5.0 out of 5 stars A documentary with heart
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 January 2013
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    To be honest, the first 5 minutes of this film were pretty rubbish. It seemed a bit cheesy and the film had clearly never been near any digital remastering. Get through that, and things pick up considerably when the film acquires ambience as the crowds turn up for the Sebring 12 hours. By the time we visit the Targa Florio, it is evident that this documentary is blessed with the most important attribute for a film about passion... it is made with genuine love and has a heart. The Targa Florio footage is a highlight, a delicious mix of the unique sight of thoroughbred racing cars tearing through sleepy historic villages and the light humour of the interplay with the locals. The Le Mans footage is good, but I already knew what was coming during the race, and I was impressed with the sensitivity with which the film deals with what might be termed the "cost" of this passion.

    While this film can't really communicate exactly what it is that makes the drivers do what they do - after all, most of them probably couldn't tell you themselves - it is very successful at showing the world in which motor racing operates, and a bit about what makes it so special to those who love it. It would make an excellent primer on the sport to the casually curious outsider. Finally, having taken you on the journey of a season, with its highs and lows, the film finishes brilliantly, with a close that should be taught to budding film-makers... you don't need to know who wins the last race: as the film closes the race is on, and the excitement in the voice of the PA system leaves you wanting more.
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  • Marty
    5.0 out of 5 stars A must-own classic motor racing film
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 20 February 2008
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    If only there had been more motor racing documentary/films made like this.

    Anyone interested in this period of Motorsport should definitely consider this DVD. This has great behind-the-scenes and on-track footage of the 1972 sports car season complete with early seventies groovy music soundtrack.

    In particular the Targa Florio and Le Mans coverage is superb and a real reminder of a time when Motorsport was far more treacherous and daring than in today's safety conscious world.

    There are also some amusing candid scenes with the drivers. One classic moment finds the Ferrari team lazing by a pool swapping stories - the late great Ronnie Peterson tells Andretti, Redman and Ickx about a bee flying on to his nose just before he can drop his visor right at the start of a race, resulting in a frantic swishing of his hand while he should've been concentrating on getting off the line safely!

    Even at £16.99 this is well worth the purchase.
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  • Tuco Ramirez
    5.0 out of 5 stars Superb.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 February 2021
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    Superb period documentary. An era when racing drivers were not prima donnas and racing was really dangerous, but everyone just got on with it. The early 70s at Sebring, Nurburgring and the Targa Florio - unbelievable.
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  • Tim Young
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Speed Merchants
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 January 2013
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    The story of the 1972 sports car World Championship, narrated by Mario Andretti of Ferrari and Vic Elford of Alfa Romeo. With interviews with Brian Redman, Jacky Ickx and Helmut Marco, (who is now boss of Red Bull F.1.) . Reasonable coverage of each of the featured races, and some 'in car' track action, but for me, the highlight of the film, are the Targa Florio shots of the cars power sliding out of a corner in a Scicilian village, past the V.W. van parked at the side of the road, and the villagers standing at the side of the road cheering them on, 'Magic'.
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  • Simon
    5.0 out of 5 stars A remarkable document of its time
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 August 2013
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    This is a profound motor racing film that could not be made today. In the absence of a dramatic constructors battle, the documentary focuses instead upon the intimate, personal perspectives of the racing season. Each race has its own tone: festive at Sebring, pastoral at the Targa Florio, elegiac at Le Mans. Mario Andretti's happy-go-lucky commentary contrasts wonderfully with Vic Elford's more reflective musings. Amazing.
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  • caroline lewis
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 March 2020
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    The best DVD I have! Just brilliant! Very watchable 😀
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  • Michael Colley
    4.0 out of 5 stars Okay
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 12 February 2013
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    This was an okay film of motor racing but there have been many better productions published over time shame okay could have been better
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  • Me That's Who
    5.0 out of 5 stars One for all race fans to watch
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 October 2013
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    Such a great movie which I had on VHS and wanted on DVD. Great insight into great times with great cars, great drivers and great film. One of the best motorsport videos you could ever wish to see.
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  • LB
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great documentary
    Reviewed in Canada on 30 July 2023
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    If you are a racing fan this is a must have. One of the best racing documentaries I have seen and covers a period when top drivers were racing in F1, Can-Am, and the manufacturing championship endurance racing sports cars of this documentary. It also highlights how dangerous it used to be and how far safety measures have come in the years since this film.
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  • Lars Schröder
    5.0 out of 5 stars Richtig gut, gerade aus heutiger Sicht
    Reviewed in Germany on 21 March 2017
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    Interessant und informativ, vielleicht etwas oberflächlich und wenig technisch,aber durch die Aussagen der zeitgenössischen Fahrer ( Vic Elford, Brian Redman, Mario Andretti, etc.) und Teamchefs wirklich ein feines Buch!
    Am besten zusammen mit dem gleichnamigen Film!
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  • Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great
    Reviewed in Canada on 20 April 2019
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    A must for petrol heads.
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  • MF
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good Old Times...
    Reviewed in Germany on 5 November 2014
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    Leider findet man einige Teile des Kapitels über die Targa Florio schon im Internet. Aber die komplette DVD für 17,-: Für mich als Targa Florio Liebhaber und Freund des Rennsports der späten 60er Jahre ist die DVD ihr Geld auf jeden Fall wert.
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  • Jürgen Konrad
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sehr spät gekommen
    Reviewed in Germany on 27 December 2018
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    Sehr schön
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