Speed Is Expensive: Philip Vincent and the Million Dollar Motorcycle

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Released Sep 20, 2023

1h 20m

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3 Reviews

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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.

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

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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

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James Verniere

Boston Herald

Fans of the Vincent Black Lightning, Richard Thompson included, will want to see this.

Rated: B+

Sep 29, 2023

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David Lancaster

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Ewan McGregor

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Tim Woodward

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Jay Leno

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Paul Simonon

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John Surtees

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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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