Retro Racing Showdown: 'Le Mans '66' airs on ProSieben (German TV Channel) - Nostalgic, high-octane racing-focused dramatic tale unfolds.
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Prepare for an adrenaline-fueled journey as the renowned endurance race, the 24 Hours of Le Mans, takes center stage tonight on ProSeven. At 8:15 PM, the television channel will broadcast "Le Mans '66 - Against All Odds" (2019), a gripping racing drama based on true events.
Le Mans, one of the world's most prestigious automobile races, has a storied history marred by danger. Tonight's film recounts the epic rivalry between American automaker Ford and Italian sports car manufacturer Ferrari during the 1960s.
Matt Damon portrays Carroll Shelby, a former racing driver who won at Le Mans in 1959 and was forced to retire due to health issues. Transforming into a car designer and salesman, Shelby remains involved in motorsports. Christian Bale plays Ken Miles, a brilliant but hot-headed British-born mechanic and racing driver whose temper seems to impede his motorsports career.
When Ford decides to challenge Ferrari's dominance at Le Mans to boost its reputation and secure a victory, Shelby and Miles are hired to prepare the Ford GT40. With merely a few months before the race, these unlikely friends must contend with time constraints, technical challenges, and interfering bureaucrats from Ford who hinder their progress.
Set against the backdrop of a personal feud between Henry Ford II and Enzo Ferrari, the film captures the spirit of the 1960s. "Le Mans '66 - Against All Odds" offers a captivating blend of nostalgia, drama, and high-speed racing sequences that promise to keep viewers on the edge of their seats.
Consultants for the film include former team manager Charlie Agapiou and Miles' son Peter. James Mangold, director of "Logan," has created a film that combines old-school American storytelling with modern cinematic techniques. While it may not reach the depths of earlier Mangold works like "Cop Land" or "Walk the Line," "Le Mans '66" boasts impressive 1960s-style visuals, heart-pounding racing scenes, and strong performances from its leads.
The heartwarming story of the friendship between Shelby and Miles stands the test of time. Even those who are not motorsports enthusiasts can appreciate the excitement and tension of this unforgettable race.
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In the realm of television entertainment, followers of racing and movies-and-tv can catch the captivating racing drama "Le Mans '66 - Against All Odds" (2019) at 8:15 PM on ProSeven. This Oscar-nominated film is set amidst the 24 Hours of Le Mans, a renowned event with a long history in the environment of motorsports, and depicts an intense rivalry between Ford Motor and Ferrari, against the backdrop of the iconic endurance race.
