A high-octane historical drama fueled by raw passion, capturing the relentless pursuit of perfection against a backdrop of corporate machinery and visceral, thunderous speed.
Ford v Ferrari
"They took the American dream for a ride"
Director:
James Mangold
Cast:
Matt Damon, Christian Bale, Jon Bernthal, Caitríona Balfe, Josh Lucas
Drama
History
Action
Budget:
$97,600,000
Box Office:
$225,508,210
Ford v Ferrari - Easter Eggs & Hidden Details
Easter Eggs
American racing driver Dan Gurney is portrayed in the film by his own son, Alex Gurney, who is also a professional racing driver.
This is a subtle and authentic nod to the real history of the 1966 Le Mans race. Having a real driver, and the son of the actual historical figure, play the part adds a layer of realism and honors the Gurney family's racing legacy.
During a scene at the 1966 Le Mans, a reporter can be heard over the PA system mentioning the filming of the movie "Grand Prix," starring James Garner.
This is a historically accurate detail, as the classic racing film "Grand Prix" was indeed being filmed during the actual 1966 Le Mans race. The film's visual style was also heavily inspired by "Grand Prix."
The car Ken Miles drives at the beginning of the film, a Shelby Cobra, is designated with the number 98.
This is a reference to the number of the Shelby Cobra that Ken Miles famously drove in many of his real-life races in the 1960s, establishing his connection to the Shelby brand long before the GT40 project.