HD DVD - The Look and Sound of Perfect

• Pushing the Limit: The Making of Grand Prix

  Documenting the passion for speed and push for realism that fueled director John Frankenheimer through the production.

• Flat Out: Formula One in the Sixties

  Before big business and corporate control, the best drivers on Earth breathed danger and cheated death in F1’s golden era.

• The Style and Sound of Speed

  The story of the unique partnership between director John Frankenheimer and visual consultant Saul Bass on Grand Prix.

• Brands Hatch: Behind the Checkered Flag

  A fast-paced tour of one of Grand Prix’s featured race circuits—England’s storied and sensational Brands Hatch Raceway.

• Grand Prix: Challenge of the Champions

  Hollywood meets Monte Carlo in this archival, behind-the-scenes look at the filming of the Monaco Grand Prix.

• Two Trailers

  Theatrical Trailer and Speed Channel

The revved-up three-time Oscar® winner!
Formula One drivers compete to be the best in this slam-you-into-the-driver’s seat tale of speed, spectacle and intertwined personal lives. John Frankenheimer (who 32 years later would again stomp the pedal to the metal for the car chases of Ronin) directs this winner of 3 Academy Awards,®* crafting split-screen images to capture the overlapping drama and orchestrating you-are-there point of view camerawork to intensify the hard-driving thrills. Nearly 30 top drivers take part in the excitement. Buckle up to race with the best.
*1966: Best Film Editing, Sound and Sound Effects.