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The Inspiration for 'Cars'

Film · 2006

Short featurette about the inspiration behind Pixar's "Cars".

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The people who made it

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Behind the camera

  1. Rick Butlerdirector
  2. Robert Grahamjoneseditor
  3. Ann Brilzproducer

On screen

  1. Ángel Delgadillolead actor
  2. Michael Wallislead actor
  3. Joe Ranftlead actor
  4. John Lasseterlead actor
  5. Don Flocksupporting actor
  6. Jerry Nadeausupporting actor
  7. Steve Pagesupporting actor
  8. Artie Kempnersupporting actor
  9. Paul James Lassetersupporting actor
  10. Humpy Wheelersupporting actor
  11. Darrell Waltripsupporting actor
  12. John Zudellguest actor
  13. Randy Wrayguest actor
  14. Richard Pettyguest actor
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From the people who made The Inspiration for 'Cars'

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  1. The Making of 'The Incredibles'2005 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  2. Making 'Nemo'2003 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  3. Mike's New Car2002 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  4. Lava2015 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  5. Monsters, Inc.2001 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  6. Toy Story 52026 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  7. Mr. Incredible and Pals2005 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
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Through the cast

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  1. Mater and the GhostlightJoe RanftJohn Lasseter2006 · FilmExceptional· 3 shared
  2. CarsJoe RanftJohn Lasseter2006 · FilmStrong· 7 shared
  3. A Bug's LifeJoe RanftJohn Lasseter1998 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  4. Toy StoryJoe RanftJohn Lasseter1995 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  5. Luxo Jr.John Lasseter1986 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  6. Toy Story 2Joe RanftJohn Lasseter1999 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  7. Tokyo MaterJohn LasseterMichael Wallis2008 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  8. Time Travel MaterJohn Lasseter2012 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  9. Your Friend the RatJohn LasseterAnn Brilz2007 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  10. The Brave Little ToasterJoe Ranft1987 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  11. Small FryJohn Lasseter2011 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  12. The Rescuers Down UnderJoe Ranft1990 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  13. Cars 2John Lasseter2011 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  14. The Radiator Springs 500½John LasseterMichael Wallis2014 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  15. Partysaurus RexJohn Lasseter2012 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  16. James and the Giant PeachJoe Ranft1996 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  17. Tick Tock TaleJohn Lasseter2015 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  18. Toy Story of Terror!John Lasseter2013 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  19. PlanesJohn Lasseter2013 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  20. Partly CloudyJohn Lasseter2009 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  21. Heavy Metal MaterJohn Lasseter2010 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  22. Moon MaterJohn Lasseter2010 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  23. Mater Private EyeJohn Lasseter2010 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  24. Monster Truck MaterJohn Lasseter2010 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  25. Unidentified Flying MaterJohn Lasseter2009 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  26. Magic in the Bayou: The Making of a PrincessJohn Lasseter2010 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  27. Toy Story 3John Lasseter2010 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  28. Dug's Special MissionJohn Lasseter2009 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  29. La lunaJohn Lasseter2012 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  30. Air MaterJohn Lasseter2011 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  31. Inner WorkingsJohn Lasseter2016 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  32. The Pixar StoryJohn LasseterJoe Ranft2007 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  33. Party CentralJohn Lasseter2014 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  34. LouJohn Lasseter2017 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  35. Day & NightJohn Lasseter2010 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  36. For the BirdsJohn Lasseter2000 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  37. Mater the GreaterJohn Lasseter2008 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  38. El MaterdorJohn Lasseter2008 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  39. Geri's GameJohn Lasseter1997 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  40. BlushJohn Lasseter2021 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  41. Rescue Squad MaterJohn Lasseter2008 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  42. One Man BandJohn Lasseter2005 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  43. Corpse BrideJoe Ranft2005 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  44. Beauty and the BeastJoe Ranft1991 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  45. Prep & Landing: Totally Tinsel CollectionJohn Lasseter2012 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  46. The Legend of Mor'duJohn Lasseter2012 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  47. Finding NemoJohn LasseterJoe Ranft2003 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  48. Cars Toon Mater's Tall TalesJohn Lasseter2008 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  49. Tinker Bell and the Pirate FairyJohn Lasseter2014 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  50. The Making of Toy StoryJohn LasseterJoe Ranft1995 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  51. Sanjay's Super TeamJohn Lasseter2015 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  52. LiftedJohn Lasseter2006 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  53. Super RhinoJohn Lasseter2009 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  54. Planes: Fire & RescueJohn Lasseter2014 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  55. Boundin'John Lasseter2003 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  56. The Blue UmbrellaJohn Lasseter2013 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  57. Oliver & CompanyJoe Ranft1988 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  58. BURN·EJohn Lasseter2008 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  59. PiperJohn Lasseter2016 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  60. Riley's First Date?John Lasseter2015 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  61. Gone FishingJohn Lasseter2017 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  62. Tinker Bell and the Lost TreasureJohn Lasseter2009 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  63. The Making of TRONJohn Lasseter2002 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  64. BuggedJohn Lasseter2013 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  65. The Ballad of NessieJohn Lasseter2011 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  66. PapermanJohn Lasseter2012 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  67. Frozen FeverJohn Lasseter2015 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  68. Tangled Ever AfterJohn Lasseter2012 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  69. Cars 3John Lasseter2017 · FilmNotable· 5 shared
  70. Toy Story That Time ForgotJohn Lasseter2014 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  71. Exploring the ReefJohn Lasseter2003 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  72. Jack-Jack AttackJohn Lasseter2005 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  73. BaoJohn Lasseter2018 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  74. FeastJohn Lasseter2014 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  75. The Lion KingJoe Ranft1994 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  76. Pixie Hollow GamesJohn Lasseter2011 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  77. Tinker BellJohn Lasseter2008 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  78. The IncrediblesJohn Lasseter2004 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  79. Hawaiian VacationJohn Lasseter2011 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  80. How to Hook Up Your Home TheaterJohn Lasseter2007 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  81. BoltJohn Lasseter2008 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  82. Get a Horse!John Lasseter2013 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  83. PrestoJohn Lasseter2008 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  84. Fog City MavericksJohn Lasseter2007 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  85. Tinker Bell and the Legend of the NeverBeastJohn Lasseter2014 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  86. Olaf's Frozen AdventureJohn Lasseter2017 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  87. WALL·EJohn Lasseter2008 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  88. UpJohn Lasseter2009 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  89. Secret of the WingsJohn Lasseter2012 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  90. WondLaJohn Lasseter2024 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  91. Finding DoryJohn Lasseter2016 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  92. Walt Disney Animation Studios Short Films CollectionJohn Lasseter2015 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  93. FrozenJohn Lasseter2013 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  94. Lasseter-san, Thank YouJohn Lasseter2003 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  95. Toy Story 4John Lasseter2019 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  96. Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy RescueJohn Lasseter2010 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  97. TangledJohn Lasseter2010 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  98. The Good DinosaurJohn Lasseter2015 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  99. Prep & Landing: Naughty vs. NiceJohn Lasseter2011 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  100. Prep & Landing Stocking Stuffer: Operation: Secret SantaJohn Lasseter2010 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  101. The Princess and the FrogJohn Lasseter2009 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  102. Big Hero 6John Lasseter2014 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  103. The Story Behind 'Toy Story'John Lasseter1996 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  104. Inside OutJohn Lasseter2015 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  105. Prep & LandingJohn Lasseter2009 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  106. Wreck-It RalphJohn Lasseter2012 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  107. Meet the RobinsonsJohn Lasseter2007 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  108. MoanaJohn Lasseter2016 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  109. Monsters UniversityJohn Lasseter2013 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  110. BraveJohn Lasseter2012 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  111. Ralph Breaks the InternetJohn Lasseter2018 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  112. Winnie the PoohJohn Lasseter2011 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  113. CocoJohn Lasseter2017 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  114. AFI: 100 Years... 100 Movies... 10th Anniversary EditionJohn Lasseter2007 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  115. Toy Story at 20: To Infinity and BeyondJohn Lasseter2015 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  116. RatatouilleJohn Lasseter2007 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  117. Incredibles 2John Lasseter2018 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  118. ZootopiaJohn Lasseter2016 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  119. Waking Sleeping BeautyJoe RanftJohn Lasseter2009 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  120. LuckJohn Lasseter2022 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  121. Industrial Light & Magic: Creating the ImpossibleJohn Lasseter2010 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  122. SpellboundJohn Lasseter2024 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  123. SwappedJohn Lasseter2026 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  124. Buzz Lightyear of Star Command: The Adventure BeginsJoe Ranft2000 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  125. A Night at the RoxburyJoe Ranft1998 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  126. From Star Wars to Star Wars: The Story of Industrial Light & MagicJohn Lasseter1999 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  127. The Nightmare Before ChristmasJoe Ranft1993 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  128. ElfJoe Ranft2003 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  129. MonkeyboneJoe Ranft2001 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  130. Swing VoteRichard Petty2008 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  131. Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects TitanJohn Lasseter2012 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  132. Logan LuckyDarrell Waltrip2017 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  133. Beyond Infinity: Buzz and the Journey to LightyearJohn Lasseter2022 · FilmFaint· 1 shared

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