Chris Hemsworth and Daniel Brühl Shine as Fierce Rivals

Ron Howard, an Oscar-winning director known for masterpieces like Apollo 13 and The Da Vinci Code, has consistently delivered profound human dramas. His next endeavor delves into the fated confrontation of men who gamble with death and the divergent paths their lives took after a catastrophic accident.

Rush: A True Story of Passion, Friendship, and Glory is based on one of the most shocking events in 1970s Formula 1 history. Chris Hemsworth of The Avengers portrays James Hunt, the charismatic, free-spirited genius driver and playboy. Daniel Brühl embodies Niki Lauda, known as "the racing computer." Together, they bring to life the dramatic saga of these two formidable rivals.

The costumes were provided byGucciandSalvatore FerragamoThe film not only captures the intense battles on the track but also showcases the glamorous fashion, including the attire worn by Susie Miller, who plays Hunt's wife.

Salvatore Ferragamo also designed the costumes for Niki Lauda and his wife, Marlene.

Niki Lauda Returns to the Track After a Near-Fatal Injury, His Appearance Transformed

It was the golden age of Formula 1 in 1976. James Hunt, a passionate driver in both his racing and personal life, and Niki Lauda, a strategic mastermind on and off the track, captivated the world as fierce rivals.

The season began with Lauda holding a commanding lead. But then, at the moment he was poised to clinch the championship,
everything changed. A horrific crash left Lauda critically injured, with little hope of recovery.

Hunt, seemingly driven to overcome the guilt of his perceived role in the accident, poured his soul into the remaining races. As he closed in on the championship, Lauda returned to the circuit. His appearance, however, was irrevocably altered...

The margin between them was razor-thin. At the final race at Japan's Fuji Speedway, fueled by a bond that transcended rivalry, both drivers pushed beyond their limits!

Beyond the adrenaline-fueled shock and excitement lies a moving story that surpasses all expectations.—This is a first-class entertainment experience, woven from a gripping true story and spectacular racing sequences.

Rush: A True Story of Passion, Friendship, and Glory
Opens Friday, February 7, at TOHO Cinemas Nichigeki and other theaters nationwide.
Director: Ron Howard
Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Daniel Brühl, Olivia Wilde, Alexandra Maria Lara
Distributor: Gaga
2013 / USA, Germany, UK / 122 min / PG12
http://rush.gaga.ne.jp

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