Le Mans (1971): Cast, Ratings & Plot
Le Mans is a 1971 action drama directed by Lee H. Katzin, starring Steve McQueen, Siegfried Rauch and Elga Andersen. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Original Score at the Golden Globes 1972. Critics gave it 52 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 46m (106 min)
- Director
- Lee H. Katzin
- Studio
- National General Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Le Mans About?
The premise of Le Mans without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During the grueling 24-hour endurance race at Le Mans, legendary racer Steve McQueen portrays Michael Delaney, an American driver battling a troubled past. He competes against the skilled German racer, Siffert, piloting a Ferrari. Delaney is haunted by a past accident involving his former racing partner, leading to a personal struggle intertwined with the intense competition on the iconic French track. The film showcases the speed, skill, and danger of auto racing at its highest level.
Le Mans Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- car racing
- 24 hours of le mans
- 24 hours le mans race
- driver
- race car
- le mans france
- endurance
- driving in the rain
- pit stop
- car accident
- rain
- france
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- motor sports
- exploding car
- american in france
- race
- team
- driving
- car
- ferrari
- widow
- concentration
- crowd
- victory celebration
- ratcheted socket wrench
- pit crew
- 24 hour car race
- racing at night
- champion
- year 1970
- death
- hospital
- ambulance
- yellow flag
- motor
- checkered flag
- spectacle
- competition
- car crash
- grandstand
- explosion
- weather
- tire
- crew
- race car driver
- spectator
- injury
- flashback
- racing
- photographer
Le Mans Cast
Steve McQueen leads the cast, with Siegfried Rauch and Elga Andersen. Directed by Lee H. Katzin.
- Director Lee H. Katzin
Le Mans Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Le Mans 52 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
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IMDb 6.7 /10
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Metacritic 52 Metascore
User score 7.1
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TMDB 68% User score
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Le Mans Plot Summary
What happens in Le Mans from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
A sleek black Porsche 911 with the license plate S-B 2795 glides through the serene French countryside, its windshield adorned with a yellow tag proclaiming “24 Heures 70.” As the car approaches a racetrack, the driver, Mike Delaney, steps out and gazes intently at a spot beyond the safety barrier. In a poignant flashback, the scene shifts to a night race at Le Mans, where chaos ensues with a catastrophic crash, resulting in the death of Piero Belghetti driving the #18 Ferrari. While Lisa Belghetti watches in disbelief, Mike suffers injuries and is transported away on a stretcher.
Full summary
The whole story of Le Mans, scene by scene
Le Mans Awards & Nominations
Le Mans earned 1 award nomination, including Best Original Score at the Golden Globes 1972.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Golden Globes 1972 1 nomination- Nominated Best Original Score – Michel Legrand
Le Mans Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 clip.
- Clip Le Mans (1971) Steve McQueen: Racing is Life.
How Well Do You Know Le Mans?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What car does Mike Delaney drive in the film?
Cars in Le Mans
92 cars on screen, including the 1970 Porsche 917 K 022 and the 1970 Ferrari 512 S.
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1970 Porsche 917 L 042 Important role
Le Mans Also Known As
11 alternative titles, including “Las 24 horas de Le Mans” and “Las veinticuatro horas de Le Mans”.
- Also known as
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- Las 24 horas de Le Mans
- Las veinticuatro horas de Le Mans
- Ле-Ман
- Le 24 ore di Le Mans
- As 24 Horas de Le Mans
- Le Mans - A 24 órás verseny
- לה מנס
- Льо Ман
- 스티브 맥퀸의 르망
- 极速狂飙
- 栄光のル・マン
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Le Mans, Shortcut to Hell, Le Mans 1955 and Truth In 24.
Le Mans FAQ: Cast, Awards & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Le Mans, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Le Mans?
Le Mans runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).
When was Le Mans released?
Le Mans was released on June 23, 1971.
Who directed Le Mans?
Le Mans was directed by Lee H. Katzin.
More films by Lee H. Katzin Who is in the cast of Le Mans?
Le Mans stars Steve McQueen, Siegfried Rauch and Elga Andersen.
How is Le Mans rated?
Le Mans has 6.7/10 on IMDb, 52 on Metacritic and 68% on TMDB.
Was Le Mans nominated for any awards?
Le Mans received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does Le Mans have a post-credit scene?
No. Le Mans has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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