Released on September 29, 1977, is a romantic drama directed by Sydney Pollack and starring Al Pacino and Marthe Keller. Based on Erich Maria Remarque's 1961 novel Heaven Has No Favorites , the film explores the life of an American Formula One driver on the European circuit whose life changes when he meets a terminally ill woman. Production & Cast Details Director/Producer: Sydney Pollack Screenplay: Alvin Sargent Key Cast: Al Pacino as Bobby Deerfield Marthe Keller as Lillian Morelli Anny Duperey as Lydia Cinematography: Henri Decaë Music: Dave Grusin Narrative Summary
The film follows Bobby Deerfield, a successful but egotistical race car driver. After witnessing a fatal crash involving his teammate, Bobby becomes obsessed with finding the cause of the accident, refusing to race until it is determined. While visiting an injured colleague at a Swiss medical facility, he meets Lillian Morelli, a high-spirited woman suffering from a terminal illness. Despite his existing relationship with a Frenchwoman named Lydia, Bobby falls for Lillian, who helps him reassess his priorities and appreciate life as she faces her own mortality. Bobby Deerfield (1977) - Intrigue - IMDb Bobby Deerfield YIFY