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Discussion in 'Other Racing' started by tifosi12, Oct 24, 2005.

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  1. tifosi12

    tifosi12 Four Time F1 World Champ
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    #1 tifosi12, Oct 24, 2005
    A movie has been made about Jo Siffert's live and it will open in Swiss movie theaters this week. The title is "Live fast - die young.".
     
  2. Miltonian

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    #2 Miltonian, Oct 24, 2005
    Horrible title. Is this like a "Hollywood production", with actors and a script, or a documentary?

    Today, by the way, is the 34th anniversary of Siffert's fatal accident in the BRM at Brands Hatch.
     
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    #3 tifosi12, Oct 24, 2005
    The title is bad, agreed, but I think the film has real potential to be a true hommage:

    http://www.viennale.at/en/programm_final/filme/1706.shtml

    Obviously I'm waiting for it being release on VHS or DVD. Sometime next year, I'm sure.
     
  4. Jay767

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    #4 Jay767, Oct 31, 2005
    I had the pleasure of meeting Siffert in the pits at Brands Hatch in 71...THe Jackie Stewart celebration GP. I was at Clearways at the time of the accident, and saw the wreckage.
    The post accident has been discussed in many books, but generally has pointed to mechanical failure.
    A great but humble driver...I was 16 at the time, will look forward to the film.
     
  5. Senna1994

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    #5 Senna1994, Nov 1, 2005
    I don't remember his name right now, but I recall the Racing Manager at Porsche once said that Jo was the greatest Sports Car racer they had in addition to Pedro Rodriguez.
     
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    #6 FerrariStuff.com, Nov 1, 2005
    And a great Ferrari collector / trader as well.

    If I am not mistaken, many of the Swiss road Ferraris and many racing cars passed through his hands.

    Also from the top of my head, he rented a large number of the cars required for the shooting of Steve McQueen's "Le Mans" to Solar Productions.
     

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