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Jim Clark: The Quiet Champion

Portrait of 1960s world Formula One champion and motor racing legend Jim Clark, using previously unseen archive footage and testimonials from friends, family and former colleagues.

A comprehensive, entertaining and moving portrait of Jim Clark, one of the most talented and intriguing characters of the 1960s. From unlikely beginnings on a farm in Scotland, the introverted and media-shy Clark emerged to become the most successful racing driver of his time, and forged a reputation as one of the all-time great heroes of motor sport.

Using previously unseen archive footage, testimonials from friends, family and former colleagues, the film tells the extraordinary but tragic story of an enigmatic racing legend.

59 minutes

Last on

Fri 3 Nov 201701:40

Credits

RoleContributor
DirectorMark Craig
ProducerMark Craig
Executive ProducerMark Stewart
Executive ProducerPatrick Mark

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