Booklet attached to inner-gate. Vinyl plays with some crackles and a few light-clicks (play-graded). Gate-fold cover looks good; a few creases near edges; light-scuffing and surface impressions (front/back/inner-gate); slight discoloration with darker discoloration spots (front/inner-gate); tiny surface abrasions (front/back). Inner-sleeve is original (MGM ads); one seam partially split. Spine is easy-to-read with mild-wear. Shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Significant wear along right-edge. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)
Grand Prix is a 1966 American sports drama film directed by John Frankenheimer, produced by Edward Lewis, and written by Robert Alan Aurthur with uncredited story contributions by Frankenheimer and rewrites by William Hanley. It stars an international ensemble cast, including James Garner, Eva Marie Saint, Yves Montand, Brian Bedford, Jessica Walter, Francoise Hardy and Antonio Sabato. Toshiro Mifune has a supporting role as a race team owner, inspired by Soichiro Honda. The picture was photographed in Super Panavision 70 by Lionel Lindon, and presented in 70mm Cinerama in premiere engagements. Its unique racing cinematography is one of the main draws of the film. The film includes real-life racing footage and cameo appearances by drivers including Formula One World Champions Phil Hill, Graham Hill, Juan Manuel Fangio, Jim Clark, Jochen Rindt and Jack Brabham. Other drivers who appeared in the film include Dan Gurney, Ludovico Scarfiotti, Richie Ginther, Joakim Bonnier, Bruce McLaren and Jo Siffert. One of the ten highest-grossing films of 1966, Grand Prix won three Academy Awards for its technical achievements.