The Inspiration for 'Cars'(2006)
The Inspiration for 'Cars' Synopsis
Short featurette about the inspiration behind Pixar's "Cars".
The Inspiration for 'Cars' (2006) is a documentary film directed by Rick Butler, released on November 7, 2006 with a runtime of 17m. It stars John Lasseter, Michael Wallis, Joe Ranft and Ángel Delgadillo. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Rick Butler
- Producers:
- Ann Brilz
- Production:
- Buena Vista Home Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
The Inspiration for 'Cars' (2006) Trailer
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The Inspiration for 'Cars' Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Lasseter
as Self - Director
Michael Wallis
as Self - Author, speaker
Joe Ranft
as Self - Co-director
Ángel Delgadillo
as Self - Barber, Seligman, AZ
- Paul James Lasseter
Paul James Lasseter
as Self - John's dad
- Jerry Nadeau
Jerry Nadeau
as Self - Racecar driver
- Steve Page
Steve Page
as Self - President, Gen. Mgr., Infineon Raceway, CA
- Artie Kempner
Artie Kempner
as Self - Fox Sports director
Darrell Waltrip
as Self - Fox broadcaster, racing legend
Humpy Wheeler
as Self - President, Gen. Mgr., Lowe's Motor Speedway
- Don Flock
Don Flock
as Self - Son of racing legend Tim Flock
- John Zudell
John Zudell
as Self - Speedway Motorsports, Inc.
Key crew
Directed by Rick Butler, produced by Ann Brilz.
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The Inspiration for 'Cars' Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 4 ratings.
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The Inspiration for 'Cars' – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Inspiration for 'Cars'?
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The main cast of The Inspiration for 'Cars' (2006) includes John Lasseter, Michael Wallis, Joe Ranft, Ángel Delgadillo and Paul James Lasseter. The film was directed by Rick Butler. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Inspiration for 'Cars' released?
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The Inspiration for 'Cars' was released on November 7, 2006 and runs for 17m.
Is The Inspiration for 'Cars' worth watching?
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The Inspiration for 'Cars' (2006) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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