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Gentleman Racer

Steve Banham never knew his biological Father as a child. As he nears middle age he discovers his Dad was Jim Russell, a famous car racer in the 1950's and 60's, who founded a race school for other drivers, and coached Hollywood stars. When Jims Grand Prix race car is restored and comes on to the market, Steve and Bev buy it, and a whole new adventure begins....

  • Luke Holliday
    Director
    Roswell 75, Historys Greatest Aircraft, JFK: Final Evidence
  • Nik Coleman
    Writer
    Roswell 75, Historys Greatest Aircraft, JFK: Final Evidence
  • Ellie Coleman
    Producer
    Roswell 75, Historys Greatest Aircraft, JFK: Final Evidence
  • Stephen Banham
    Producer
  • Beverly Banham
    Producer
  • Steve Banham
    Key Cast
    "Himself"
  • Beverly Banham
    Key Cast
    "Herself"
  • Jim Russell
    Key Cast
    "Himself (in archive)"
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Feature, Television
  • Genres:
    Sport, Motors, car racing, family
  • Runtime:
    58 minutes 30 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    December 1, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    100,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    Belgium, Monaco, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital 35mm
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Nicholas Mark Coleman
Distribution Information
  • Nicholas Mark Coleman
    Country: United Kingdom
Director Biography - Luke Holliday

Luke joined us in 2020 and was appointed Production Director in 2021. As with all the Creative Team, Luke shoots, edits and produces, and oversees our production schedule, totalling almost 80 hours. Luke is the unflappable vital last link in our chain from edit suite to Broadcaster, covering projects in the UK and USA. He's also a former professional rock guitarist.

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Director Statement

This documentary has consumed three years of my professional life - and it's been worth every second! A joyous story and an amazing experience uncovering Jims story, with Steve and Bev.