Director · American
Lee H. Katzin
1935–2002
Handed one of Hollywood's most unusual productions mid-shoot, Katzin navigated the competing demands of a real endurance race, a star who was also the de facto producer, and a script that was still evolving. The result — a film built around genuine racing footage, real competition cars and authentic circuit noise — bears the marks of an extraordinary set of circumstances, and holds together with more coherence than its troubled origins might suggest.
Also known for: Le Mans (1971), extensive television work including Mission: Impossible
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