"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 very good condition. Please refer to the imagery (both front and back) as this is the exact poster that is for sale.
It is over 53 years old!
It is not a reproduction or a reprint.
Certificate of Authenticity included.
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