James Garner's 'BRM' blast |
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Great Read: James Garner: The original F1 movie's silver screen racer |
January 2000 | Andrew Frankel |
James Garner didn't just act in 'Grand Prix', he drove F1 cars at race speed in it too. For today's Great Read, he was brought to Monza just to be pictured with one of the cars from the film, but as Andrew Frankel witnessed, Garner had other ideas It has been 33 years since James Garner last walked on Monza's soil. Then, as Pete Aron, he walked slowly through the final frames of John Frankenheimer's epic Formula 1 film Grand Prix. Now he walks slowly as himself, basking in the low November sunlight. Garner has changed, but not as much as the track. His hair now is greyer and thinner, his waistline somewhat thicker. His skin bears the markings of a man never keen on the stay home option and it is no secret his 55-year romance with cigarettes has taken its toll on his arteries. James Garner, whether you know him best as Aron, Maverick or Rockford, is 71 years old. |
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Watch cult movie Grand Prix with David Brabham & Alex Brundle |
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Motor Sport has joined with Footman James, Scalextric and Classic & Sports Finance for our inaugural Cinema Club evening, giving readers the chance to watch a special screening of Grand Prix, the original F1 film.
But that's not all! The evening also includes an exclusive Q&A session with VIP guest David Brabham, whose father Jack appeared in the film back in 1966. The event is hosted by racer and commentator Alex Brundle.
From the thunder of V12 engines to the incredible shots of Monaco's harbour-front, and the real racing drivers behind the wheel, Grand Prix remains a visceral, high-octane tribute to a golden era of racing - a time when bravery was abundant and safety margins were vanishingly thin.
Now, almost 60 years on, we're bringing it back to the big screen in London in one special night for fans of motor sport and movie magic alike. |
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6:00pm - Arrival 6:45pm - Talk and Q&A
8.00pm -Film Screening |
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Grand chelem: Is the 'perfect weekend' important in modern F1? |
The 'grand chelem' indicates total F1 mastery – but Matt Bishop ponders whether it still matters in today's grand prix world |
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Grand chelem: Is the 'perfect weekend' important in modern F1? |
The 'grand chelem' indicates total F1 mastery – but Matt Bishop ponders whether it still matters in today's grand prix world |
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