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Roger donaldsons biopic of our founder bruce mclaren premiered in london. The film motor racings greatest untold story, coming to cinemas soon the inspirational documentary account of one mans pioneering spirit, unswerving tenacity and endless passion, mclaren is the untold story of a motor racing icon, directed by roger donaldson thirteen days, the worlds fastest indian. From the director of the worlds fastest indian director roger donaldson comments, i was delighted to be involved in the telling of such an incredible new zealand story bringing it to life on the big screen has been a huge effort from all involved in bruces legacy. Ford v ferrari titled le mans 66 in some european territories is a 2019 american sports drama film directed by james mangold and written by jez butterworth, johnhenry butterworth, and jason keller. The film examines the man behind the legend and explains the connection between the international motor racing company known simply as mclaren, with bruce. The talking heads are framed by captions that at times make the film look like a classy powerpoint presentation, but its mix of. Top gear goes behind the scenes with producer matthew metcalf about why he chose to make a film about bruce.
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