Directed by:
James GoldstoneScreenplay:
Howard RodmanCinematography:
Richard MooreComposer:
Dave GrusinCast:
Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward, Robert Wagner, Richard Thomas, David Sheiner, Clu Gulager, Karen Arthur, Robert Quarry, Robert Shayne, Paulene Myers (more)Plots(1)
Fast cars, a hot romance and a behind-the-scenes look at the world famous Indy 500 - Winning has it all. It stars Paul Newman as Frank Capua, a hotshot race car driver who will do anything to win. However, this obsession nearly causes him to lose his wife, Elora (Joanne Woodward), and his friendship with arch-rival Luther Erding (Robert Wagner) along the way. (official distributor synopsis)
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Did you know that I like Winning better than the much-vaunted Le Mans with Steve McQueen? I was even very close to giving it a fifth star, but the film seemed too long towards the end (specifically during the Indianapolis race, unfortunately). Otherwise, I have nothing to complain about. The car scenes are some of the best I've ever seen, and James Goldstone was as good at them as the editor, who gave them a frantic rhythm in places. The acting was also flawless, the story seemed pleasantly ambiguous and I'm wondering whether I should have rooted for Newman's character or not. Four and a half.
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