Ford v Ferrari Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Plot

What's the story about?

Plot

Automotive visionary Carroll Shelby and his British driver, Ken Miles, are dispatched by Henry Ford II to craft a new automobile with the potential to finally defeat the dominant Ferrari at the 1966 Le Mans World Championship.

Cited as modified plot formulation from variety.com

Drama True Story

Top Cast

The lead cast starring in Ford v Ferrari.

• 
  Matt Damon

  ... Carroll Shelby

  RIP, Happy Feet Two

• 
  Christian Bale

  ... Ken Miles

  The Bride!, Amsterdam

• J
  Jon Bernthal

  ... Lee Iacocca

  The Wolf of Wall Street, The Accountant 2

• P
  Paul Sparks

  Lost on a Mountain in Maine, Mud

• T
  Tracy Letts

  ... Henry Ford II

  The Post, Deep Water

• M
  Marisa Petroro

  Sex, Politics & Cocktails

• 
  Josh Lucas

  Queen of the Ring, Blood For Dust

• C
  Caitriona Balfe

  The Amateur , Money Monster

• N
  Noah Jupe

  Wonder, A Quiet Place Part II

• R
  Remo Girone

  The Equalizer 3, My Name Is Vendetta

• R
  Ray McKinnon

  Knox Goes Away , Mud

Crew Behind the Film

The Ford v Ferrari behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director James Mangold last directed Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny and Logan. The film's writer Jez Butterworth last wrote Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny and Flag Day.

Director

James Mangold

Screenwriters

Jez Butterworth
John-Henry Butterworth
Caitriona Balfe

Producers

Peter Chernin
James Mangold
Jenno Topping

Production Details

What we know about the Ford v Ferrari movie production.

Key Facts

• Based on the remarkable true story of the visionary American car designer Carroll Shelby (Damon) and the fearless British-born driver Ken Miles (Bale).
• Director James Mangold is interested in Christian Bale for the role of Ken Miles and Matt Damon for Caroll Shelby (Variety, 2/5/18).

Production Updates for Ford v Ferrari

Nov 2019

Completed

Changed Ford v Ferrari movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Feb 2019

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Jul 2018

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. Shooting this summer.

Jun 2018

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

Mar 2018

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in "development hell."

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