Redline (2007) May 2026

: 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.

Released on April 13, 2007, Redline was a critical and financial failure, with reviewers from IGN and AndersonVision criticizing its thin plot and "hollow" characters. However, it has maintained a niche cult following among automotive enthusiasts for its rare collection of real-world supercars and practical stunt work.

: Notably, the production avoided CGI, opting for real stunts and practical effects to capture the speed of the vehicles. Redline (2007)

: An Iraqi war veteran who joins the racing circuit. Infamous (Eddie Griffin) : A flashy race organizer. The Cars and Stunts

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,

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

: Other high-end cars featured include the Lamborghini Murciélago , Porsche Carrera GT , Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren , and various Ferrari models like the F430 and Scaglietti. : Notably, the production avoided CGI, opting for

The film's primary appeal lies in its "vehicle fetishism," featuring some of the rarest supercars in the world.