Jim Clark

Acting

Jim Clark

Born — Died

1936-03-04 — 1968-04-07

Known for

Acting

Credits

7 titles

Jim Clark (March 4, 1936 – April 7, 1968) was a Scottish Formula 1 driver, widely regarded as one of the greatest talents in motorsport history. Born in Kilmany, Scotland, and raised on a farm in the Scottish Borders, Clark began racing in local events and quickly gained attention for his skill and smooth driving style. He joined Formula 1 in 1960 with Team Lotus, forming a legendary partnership with team owner Colin Chapman. Clark won his first World Championship in 1963 and repeated the feat in 1965, dominating the season by winning six of the ten races. That same year, he also won the prestigious Indianapolis 500, showcasing his versatility and talent across different types of racing. Kn…

Known for

No artwork available
6.0

No synopsis available yet.

Der Sport-Spiegel

1963

Grand Prix poster
7.3

The most daring drivers in the world have gathered to compete for the 1966 Formula One championship. After a spectacular wreck in the first of a series of races, American wheelman Pete Aron is dropped by his sponsor. Refusing to quit, he joins a Japanese racing team. While juggling his career with a torrid love affair involving an ex-teammate's wife, Pete must also contend with Jean-Pierre Sarti, a French contestant who has previously won two world titles.

Grand Prix

1966

The Young Racers poster
5.3

A former race car driver-turned-writer attempts to expose a ruthless, womanizing Grand Prix racer. A film constructed around footage shot of actual Grand Prix races in Europe.

The Young Racers

1963

No artwork available
NR

Documenting the 1964 European Grand Prix held at Brands Hatch in England.

European Grand Prix 1964

1965

9 Days in Summer poster
NR

A promotional film for the Ford Company detailing the introduction of the Cosworth engine into Formula 1 in conjunction with Lotus.

9 Days in Summer

1967

The History of Motor Racing 1960s - A Very British Era poster
NR

From the very outset of the decade, the years 1960-69 were to remembered as a time of great significance and excitement in the history of motorsport. Never before, and not since, had Britain been so to the fore in Formula One motor racing. Rapid technical development transformed the performance and agility of the cars whilst charismatic drivers in shorter races on demanding circuits guaranteed the excitement. Now you can enjoy the extraordinary highs and lows of this ‘very British era’ as motoring historian Neville Hay recalls, with superb archive action footage and interviews, the many memorable races and characters of a momentous period in Grand Prix history. Featuring Jack Brabham, Jim Clark, John Surtees, Graham Hill, Jackie Stewart and Denny Hulme and racing machinery from Lotus, BRM and Ferrari.

The History of Motor Racing 1960s - A Very British Era

2004

Film credits

2000s · 2 titles

1960s · 4 titles

Series credits