Hans Hermann
Acting
Biography
Hans Herrmann, born on February 23, 1928, in Stuttgart, Germany, is a retired German racing driver celebrated for his achievements in endurance racing and Formula One. Herrmann began his Formula One career in the 1950s, competing for teams like Mercedes-Benz, Maserati, and Porsche. Though his F1 career was notable, he truly excelled in sports car racing. Herrmann achieved his greatest success by winning the 1970 24 Hours of Le Mans with Porsche, marking the company’s first overall victory in the prestigious event. Known for his skill and resilience, he retired from racing after his Le Mans win, cementing his legacy as a motorsport icon.
Known For
With personal interviews, Legends of Speed not only describes dramatic happenings on the race tracks, but also puts a spotlight on the fears, and the courage of the drivers and their relatives. All of them deal differently with the extreme sport of "Formula One" racing, but they all have one thing in common and that is the will to win.
Legends of Speed
Juan Manuel Fangio was the Formula One king, winning five world championships in the early 1950s — before protective gear or safety features were used.
A Life of Speed: The Juan Manuel Fangio Story
Lurking in the dense forests of the German region of Eifel is the most legendary, demanding and deadly racing circuit in the world - the Nürburgring. The Green Hell will reveal and explore the unique relationship between man, machine and nature, set against the most famous circuit in the world.
The Green Hell
Frankly ... Jacky Ickx is a documentary that explores the life of Belgian racing legend Jacky Ickx, tracing his journey from motocross to his iconic status in Formula One and endurance racing. Known as “Monsieur Le Mans” for his six Le Mans wins, Ickx’s story is one of fearless racing, deep introspection, and resilience. Through interviews and archival footage, the film highlights his career milestones, thoughts on the dangers of motorsport, and his legacy, both on the track and in humanitarian efforts, offering an intimate portrait of a true motorsport icon.
Frankly... Jacky Ickx
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