Rush (I) (2013)

A biography of Formula 1 champion driver Niki Lauda and the 1976 crash that almost claimed his life. Mere weeks after the accident, he got behind the wheel to challenge his rival, James Hunt.

Director:

Ron Howard

Writer:

Peter Morgan (screenplay)

Stars:

Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Dormer, Olivia Wilde

Cast

Credited cast:
Chris Hemsworth	...	James Hunt
Natalie Dormer	...	Gemma
Olivia Wilde	...	Suzy Miller
Lee Asquith-Coe	...	Fiji Pit Crew
Daniel Brühl	...	Niki Lauda
Tom Wlaschiha	...	Harald Ertl (rumored)
Joséphine de La Baume	...	Agnes Bonnet
Alexandra Maria Lara	...	Marlene Knaus
Jamie Sives	...	BRM Mechanic
Julian Seager	...	Millionaire Rockstar
Pierfrancesco Favino	...	Clay Regazzoni
Christian McKay	...	Alexander Hesketh
Patrick Baladi	...	John Hogan
John Duggan	...	Journalist
Rebecca Ferdinando	...	Maid of Honour

Storyline

Set against the sexy, glamorous golden age of Formula 1 racing in the 1970s. Based on the true story of a great sporting rivalry between handsome English playboy James Hunt (Hemsworth), and his methodical, brilliant opponent Niki Lauda, (Bruhl). The story follows their distinctly different personal styles on and off the track, their loves and the astonishing 1976 season in which both drivers were willing to risk everything to become world champion in a sport with no margin for error: if you make a mistake, you die.

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Plot Keywords:

formula 1 | 1970s | germany | competitiveness | nurburgring germany | 

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Genres:

Action | Biography | Drama | Sport

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Details

Country:

USA Germany UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

20 September 2013 (USA)

Also Known As:

Hajsza a győzelemért

Filming Locations:

Evolution Printing, Stanhope Road, Camberley, UK

Box Office

Budget:

$38,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Exclusive Media Group, Cross Creek Pictures, Imagine Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

123 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital Datasat SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Russell Crowe was considered for the role of Richard Burton.