"Racing is life. Everything that happens before or after is just waiting."
This is an original Japanese poster printed in 1971 for the first release of Le Mans.
Le Mans is a 1971 film depicting a fictional 24 Hours of Le Mans auto race starring Steve McQueen and directed by Lee H. Katzin. It features actual footage captured during the 1970 race held the previous June.
The film contains one of the more famous lines in cinema: When asked why it is so important to drive a car the fastest, McQueen's character replies "Racing is life. Everything that happens before or after is just waiting."
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This poster is in excellent condition. There are some small pinholes - one in each corner. Once framed this poster will display fantastically! Please refer to the imagery as this is the exact poster that is for sale.
It is 50 years old!
It is not a reproduction or a reprint.
Certificate of Authenticity included.