description Ford v Ferrari Overview
Ford v Ferrari chronicles the efforts of American and British automotive professionals, including Carroll Shelby and Ken Miles, tasked by Henry Ford II and Lee Iacocca. The film depicts their work to develop a vehicle capable of competing against Scuderia Ferrari at the 1966 Le Mans race. It centers on this team’s ambition to achieve victory in endurance racing.
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info Ford v Ferrari Specifications
| Country | France |
| Year | 2019 |
help Ford v Ferrari FAQ
Who directed the racing drama Ford v Ferrari?
The 2019 film was directed by James Mangold, who previously directed Logan. The screenplay was written by Jez and John-Henry Butterworth.
Which actors star as the lead drivers in Ford v Ferrari?
Matt Damon portrays the American automotive designer Carroll Shelby. Christian Bale plays the eccentric British racer and mechanic Ken Miles.
What historical race does the movie climax at?
The film builds up to the grueling 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race in France. The story depicts the Ford GT40's quest to finally defeat the dominant Scuderia Ferrari team.
Are the events in Ford v Ferrari historically accurate?
While the core narrative is true to history, the film takes dramatic liberties regarding the timeline and corporate tensions. The final three-car photo finish orchestrated by Henry Ford II actually happened, though the exact framing is dramatized for Hollywood.
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