
Ford: The Man and the Machine
1987, English. Directed by Allan Eastman.
Adapted from a book by Robert Lacey, this biographical film chronicles both the private and public life of automobile manufacturer Henry Ford.
- Runtime
- 3h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Allan EastmanDirector
- Cliff RobertsonHenry Ford
- Hope LangeClara Ford
- Heather ThomasEvangeline Cote
- Michael IronsideHarry Bennett
- R.H. ThomsonEdsel Ford
- Lynne AdamsEleanor
- Damir AndreiHorace Dodge
- Denis ForestHenry II
- Marco BiancoUnion Activist 3
- Chuck CollinsWilliam Mayberry
- Anthony UlcRacist Worker #2
- Claude ParéEngineer
Details
- Released
- 11 May 1987
- Country
- United States of America, Canada
- Written by
- Robert Hamilton
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What Ford: The Man and the Machine is based on
Ford: The Man and the Machine is adapted from a novel.
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Ford: The Man and the Machine: quick answers
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How long is Ford: The Man and the Machine?
Ford: The Man and the Machine runs 200 minutes (3h 20m).
Does Ford: The Man and the Machine have a post-credits scene?
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Ford: The Man and the Machine parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Ford: The Man and the Machine on?
Ford: The Man and the Machine isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 11 May 1987. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Ford: The Man and the Machine?
If you liked Ford: The Man and the Machine, try Pirates of Silicon Valley, My Dinner with Hervé, Aaliyah: The Princess of R&B.
Who directed Ford: The Man and the Machine?
Ford: The Man and the Machine (1987) was directed by Allan Eastman and stars Cliff Robertson, Hope Lange, Heather Thomas.
What is Ford: The Man and the Machine based on?
Ford: The Man and the Machine is adapted from a novel.