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Filming of MGN film Grand Prix at Brands Hatch in Kent July 1966
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Filming of MGN film Grand Prix at Brands Hatch in Kent July 1966
Filming of MGN film Grand Prix at Brands Hatch in Kent July 1966.
Actor James Garner stars as american Grand Prix driver Pete Aron, who is fired by his Jordan-BRM racing team & begins to drive for the Japanese Yamura team.
Pictured:
During filming, James Garner had to drive his racing car (no stunt man) for 1/2 a mile round Brands Hatch circuit while on fire.
Stopping just after the finishing line, James leapt from the cockpit just as flames engulfed the car.
Firemen where on standby to put out the flames.
James Garner is insured for £ 1million during the making of this film
Alisdair MacDonald
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
England
Media ID 21339482
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This print takes us back to the filming of the iconic MGN film Grand Prix at Brands Hatch in Kent, July 1966. Renowned actor James Garner steals the spotlight as American Grand Prix driver Pete Aron, whose journey unfolds after being dismissed by his Jordan-BRM racing team and finding a new home with the Japanese Yamura team. In this particular scene captured on set, we witness Garner's incredible dedication to his craft. Without relying on a stuntman, he fearlessly drives his racing car for half a mile around the Brands Hatch circuit while engulfed in flames. The intensity reaches its peak as he crosses the finishing line and promptly leaps out of the cockpit just before flames consume the vehicle entirely. The safety precautions were meticulously arranged as firemen stood ready to extinguish any potential danger. It is worth noting that during the making of this film, James Garner was insured for an astonishing £1 million - a testament to both his immense talent and commitment to delivering an authentic performance. Alisdair MacDonald's masterful capture not only immortalizes this thrilling moment but also transports us back to an era when filmmaking pushed boundaries and actors dared greatly for their art. This photograph serves as a reminder of Garner's indomitable spirit and showcases why Grand Prix remains one of cinema's most exhilarating classics from the 1960s.
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