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Speed Is Expensive: Philip Vincent and the Million Dollar Motorcycle

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When the hammer came down on a Vincent Black Lightning motorbike at a Bonhams auction in 2018, an Australian collector paid $1.2 million to own the machine -- making it the most expensive motorcycle ever sold.
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Cath Clarke Guardian This serviceable documentary narrated, a bit blandly, by McGregor tells Vincent’s story with contributions by fellow celebrity petrolheads Jay Leno and the Clash’s Paul Simonon. Rated: 3/5 Oct 10, 2023 Full Review Ben Shehadi Film Threat Speed is Expensive is a thoroughly researched and watchable documentary about one of the modern world’s most gifted motor manufacturers. Rated: 6/10 Feb 12, 2024 Full Review James Verniere Boston Herald Fans of the Vincent Black Lightning, Richard Thompson included, will want to see this. Rated: B+ Sep 29, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Harvey B I am a Vincent enthusiast so had a good reason to watch it. My wife came along. She was blown away about the human story behind the motorcycle. It was all about the people and very well done with terrific editing. A film that everybody would enjoy watching; it's about human endeavour and the vicissitudes of life. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/19/24 Full Review Rudi S The only movie worth watching to learn about the history and glory of Philip Vincent and Vincent motorcycles. Ewan McGregor (who else?!) narrates this tale of pure guts and determination, to produce the fastest and, eventually, most expensive motorcycle on the planet. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/13/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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David Lancaster

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Ewan McGregor

Narrator

Tim Woodward

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Jay Leno

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Paul Simonon

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John Surtees

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Synopsis When the hammer came down on a Vincent Black Lightning motorbike at a Bonhams auction in 2018, an Australian collector paid $1.2 million to own the machine -- making it the most expensive motorcycle ever sold.
Director
David Lancaster
Producer
Gerry Jenkinson, James Salter, Russell Icke, Peter Grimsdale
Screenwriter
David Lancaster
Distributor
Virgil Films
Genre
Documentary, Biography, History
Original Language
British English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 20, 2023, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 26, 2023
Runtime
1h 20m
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