Winning (1969)

Original Universal Studios b&w photo still #2017-41.

This shot captures the essence of a film that merged Hollywood stardom with a genuine, real-life passion for motorsport. Winning is culturally significant for transforming Paul Newman from a movie star into a serious racing driver, sparking a professional competitive career that lasted for decades. The film's dedication to realism, using actual racing footage and professional drivers, set a high bar for the "racing movie" genre, influencing later classics like Le Mans and Ford v Ferrari.
 
Here, we see Frank Capua (Paul Newman) leaning in for a pre-race strategy session with his colleague and rival, Lou Erding (Robert Wagner).
 
Quick Trivia: Paul Newman became so enamoured with the sport during filming that he famously said racing was "the first thing that I ever found I had any grace in." He went on to finish second at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1979.

• Year: 1969
• Size: 8 X 10 Inches
• Condition: Unframed
• Product Code: T6581