Speed is Expensive

UK PG Certificate
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September 25, 2023
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Runtime
1 Hour 18 Minutes
Language
English
From Lightbulb Film Distribution
mild bad language, war violence references

Speed is Expensive brings to the screen one of the most dramatic stories in automotive history – the rise and fall of designer Philip Vincent.

His motorcycles set more speed records during the 1940s and 50s than any other manufacturer. Some models now sell for over $1 million and owners include Brad Pitt and Ryan Reynolds.

Yet when Vincent passed away in 1979, he was largely unrecognized, penniless, and living in council housing in West London.

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October 5, 2023

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