Between James Mangold’s “Ford Vs. Ferrari,” Michael Mann’s “Ferrari,” maybe even Ron Howard’s “Rush,” racing dramas have really experienced a new shelf life in recent years (not to mention Brad Pitt and “Top Gun: Maverick” filmmaker Joseph Kosinski are putting together their own Formula One racing drama likely sometime in 2024). Is there room and appetite for more? The folks behind “Race for Glory: Audi vs. Lancia” sure hope so.
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As seen in the trailer for “Race for Glory: Audi vs. Lancia,” the film follows the story of the Italian Lancia race team as they take on the juggernauts of rally car, the German Audi team. Lancia is hoping to bring something new to the field, with a two-wheel-drive car versus the typical four-wheel-drive. Plus, if you’ve never seen much about rally car racing, then you are missing out. It’s one of the most exciting (and dangerous) forms of racing to ever exist.
The film stars Riccardo Scamarcio, Volker Bruch, Daniel Brühl, and Haley Bennett. In addition to starring, Scarmarcio also co-wrote the film alongside Filippo Bologna and director Stefano Mordini.
“Race for Glory: Audi vs. Lancia” debuts in theaters and VOD on January 5, 2024. You can watch the trailer below.
Here’s the synopsis:
Feel the thrill of the road with this action-packed sports drama inspired by true events. Daniel Brühl (The King’s Man) and Riccardo Scamarcio (A Haunting in Venice) star in a true David vs. Goliath story spotlighting the intense rivalry between Germany (Audi) and Italy (Lancia) at the 1983 Rally World Championships. Against all odds, Lancia battles to regain its former glory with an unbeatable combination of bold innovation and extraordinary courage.