Steve McQueen: The Man and Le Mans
Gripping documentary that follows Steve McQueen in his quest to make 'the ultimate racing movie', 1971's Le Mans.
Gripping documentary that goes on a nerve-tingling ride with one of the greatest film stars of all time.
In 1970, Steve McQueen set out to make ‘the ultimate racing movie’. It would be called Le Mans. He would lose his marriage, close friendships and control of his film, and risk lives in the process.
This is a story of obsession, betrayal and vindication, as a superstar risked everything in the pursuit of his dream.
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The higher vision
Duration: 01:06
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Danger on set
Duration: 01:07
Music Played
Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes
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00:02Steve McQueen
Steve McQueen: Excerpt From 1980 Interview
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00:03Jim Copperthwaite
Seminal Moment
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00:07Jim Copperthwaite
The Juice
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00:10Jim Copperthwaite
Obsession
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00:12Jim Copperthwaite
Sebring
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00:18Jim Copperthwaite
Battle Stations
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00:25Jim Copperthwaite
Death Was All Around
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00:29Jim Copperthwaite
Camera Car
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00:35Jim Copperthwaite
Louise
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00:42Jim Copperthwaite
Fallout
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00:45Jim Copperthwaite
Danger On The Set
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00:51Jim Copperthwaite
10050 Cielo
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00:56Jim Copperthwaite
Deeply Wounded
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01:06Jim Copperthwaite
Work of Art
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01:12Jim Copperthwaite
"In Blood"
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01:14Jim Copperthwaite
No Quitting
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01:30Jim Copperthwaite
Vindication
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
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| Director | Gabriel Clarke |
| Director | John McKenna |
Broadcasts
- Wed 18 Mar 2020 21:00
- Tue 17 Aug 2021 22:30