The Return

The Return

Chronicling Ford GT's return to 24 Hours of Le Mans after their 1966 1-2-3 victory

2017 · 78 min · ★ 6.6 · Documentary, Action

The Return is a 2016 documentary directed by Emmy Award winning director Erich Joiner chronicling Ford GT's return to 24 Hours of Le Mans after their 1966 1-2-3 victory.

Directed by Erich Joiner · Written by Derek Boonstra

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