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Steve McQueen: The Man & Le Mans
Documentary · 2015
Steve McQueen: The Man & Le Mans interweaves stunning newly discovered footage and voice recordings with original interviews. It is the true story of how a cinema legend would risk almost everything in pursuit of his dream.
Movie details
Steve McQueen: The Man & Le Mans
“The true story of a life changing passion”
2015 Documentary 1h 42m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
7.2 / 10
Community rating
Steve McQueen: The Man & Le Mans interweaves stunning newly discovered footage and voice recordings with original interviews. It is the true story of how a cinema legend would risk almost everything in pursuit of his dream.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over Steve McQueen: The Man & Le Mans?
For the defence
The Auteur Devotee
“You watch the director, not the movie.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Names above the title
The people responsible.
Cast & crew
Directed by
John McKenna · Gabriel Clarke
Written by
Gabriel Clarke
Steve McQueen
Self (archive footage)
Chad McQueen
Self
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Neile Adams
Self
Alan Trustman
Self
James Garner
Self (archive footage)
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Hal Hamilton
Self (voice)
John Frankenheimer
Self (archive footage)
Court is in session
Put Steve McQueen: The Man & Le Mans on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Importance has entered the chat.”
The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.