: An Iraqi war veteran who joins the racing circuit. Infamous (Eddie Griffin) : A flashy race organizer. The Cars and Stunts
: An ace driver haunted by her father's racing past.
The film's primary appeal lies in its "vehicle fetishism," featuring some of the rarest supercars in the world. Redline (2007)
Produced and written by real estate mogul , the film is perhaps more famous for its behind-the-scenes financial drama than its plot. Sadek used his own massive collection of exotic cars for the shoot and funded the $26 million production through his company, Quick Loan Funding . The company was a major subprime lender, and its subsequent collapse during the 2008 financial crisis led to the film being cited by CNBC as a symbol of the era's subprime excess. Plot and Cast
: During a promotional event for the film, actor Eddie Griffin accidentally crashed and destroyed a rare Ferrari Enzo , one of only 400 ever produced, generating significant media attention. : An Iraqi war veteran who joins the racing circuit
The 2007 film is a high-octane action thriller centered on the underground world of illegal street racing, funded by a circle of bored multimillionaires who wager their exotic car collections on high-stakes races. Production and Real-World Controversy
: Notably, the production avoided CGI, opting for real stunts and practical effects to capture the speed of the vehicles. The film's primary appeal lies in its "vehicle
The story follows (played by Nadia Bjorlin), a talented mechanic and aspiring musician who is lured into the dangerous world of illegal racing. She finds herself caught between competing millionaires who use human lives and multi-million dollar machines as pawns in their gambling games.