1957
In 1957, Enzo Ferrari, facing bankruptcy and a strained marriage to Laura, struggles to keep his company afloat after the death of his son, Dino, and the constant threat of rival Maserati. His personal life is further complicated by his mistress, Lina Lardi, and their son, Piero, whose existence Laura is unaware of, leading to intense confrontations and Laura's desperate attempts to maintain control over the company's finances. Ferrari's racing team faces immense pressure to win the grueling Mille Miglia race, especially after a devastating crash during a test run kills driver Eugenio Castellotti, further fueling public scrutiny and financial woes. During the Mille Miglia, driver Alfonso de Portago's car crashes catastrophically, killing him, his co-driver, and several spectators, leading to a national scandal and a murder investigation against Ferrari, who ultimately finds solace and a path forward by acknowledging Piero as his son and securing a partnership with Fiat to save his company.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Ferrari follows Enzo’s journey from his modest farmhouse beginnings through professional triumphs and personal tragedies in the racing world.
Open full beat sheetEnzo Ferrari is listed as Founder of Ferrari. Large man in his 50s, former racer, driven and complex. In the parsed data, Enzo Ferrari is connected to 61 scenes, 75 dialogue lines, 75 text mentions, first appearing around scene 12.
61 scenes / 75 dialogue linesAlfonso de Portago is listed as Race car driver. Young, wild-looking, resembles Marlon Brando. In the parsed data, Alfonso de Portago is connected to 27 scenes, 10 dialogue lines, 12 text mentions, first appearing around scene 11.
27 scenes / 10 dialogue linesLaura Ferrari is listed as Enzo's wife. About 47, steely eyes, wiry, holds significant power in the company. In the parsed data, Laura Ferrari is connected to 21 scenes, 38 dialogue lines, 38 text mentions, first appearing around scene 7.
21 scenes / 38 dialogue linesCarlo Chiti is listed as Ferrari's chief engineer. Anxious, professional. In the parsed data, Carlo Chiti is connected to 17 scenes, 5 dialogue lines, 5 text mentions, first appearing around scene 9.
17 scenes / 5 dialogue linesPeter Collins is listed as Race car driver. Special relationship with Enzo. In the parsed data, Peter Collins is connected to 14 scenes, 5 dialogue lines, 5 text mentions, first appearing around scene 63.
14 scenes / 5 dialogue linesJean Behra is listed as Race car driver. Squat, wide-shouldered. In the parsed data, Jean Behra is connected to 13 scenes, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 6.
13 scenes / 0 dialogue linesGiacomo Cuoghi is listed as Attorney and business counselor. Short, dapper, has a limp from childhood polio. In the parsed data, Giacomo Cuoghi is connected to 12 scenes, 8 dialogue lines, 8 text mentions, first appearing around scene 8.
12 scenes / 8 dialogue linesPiero Taruffi is listed as Veteran race car driver. Grey-haired, experienced. In the parsed data, Piero Taruffi is connected to 9 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 59.
9 scenes / 2 dialogue linesAdalgisa Ferrari is listed as Enzo's mother. Ancient, tough, piercing eyes. In the parsed data, Adalgisa Ferrari is connected to 8 scenes, 10 dialogue lines, 10 text mentions, first appearing around scene 22.
8 scenes / 10 dialogue linesLinda Christian is listed as Film star. Lithe blonde, dating de Portago. In the parsed data, Linda Christian is connected to 7 scenes, 6 dialogue lines, 7 text mentions, first appearing around scene 93.
7 scenes / 6 dialogue linesPiero Lardi is listed as Enzo and Lina's son. Young boy. In the parsed data, Piero Lardi is connected to 5 scenes, 6 dialogue lines, 6 text mentions, first appearing around scene 76.
5 scenes / 6 dialogue linesSergio Scaglietti is listed as Car body builder. Wiry, tough, gravelly voice. In the parsed data, Sergio Scaglietti is connected to 5 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 102.
5 scenes / 3 dialogue linesCecillia Manzini is listed as Castellotti's girlfriend. Beautiful, blonde. In the parsed data, Cecillia Manzini is connected to 5 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 5 text mentions, first appearing around scene 57.
5 scenes / 2 dialogue linesEugenio Castellotti is listed as Race car driver. Young, aristocratic. In the parsed data, Eugenio Castellotti is connected to 4 scenes, 4 dialogue lines, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 17.
4 scenes / 4 dialogue linesLina Lardi is listed as Enzo's mistress. 15 years younger than Enzo, auburn hair. In the parsed data, Lina Lardi is connected to 4 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 44.
4 scenes / 2 dialogue linesDawn breaks over the Emilian plain near the farmhouse.
Enzo wakes up beside Lina and leaves the room quietly.
Enzo Ferrari, Lina LardiEnzo visits his son Piero's room before leaving.
Enzo Ferrari, Piero LardiEnzo pushes his car to avoid waking the family.
Enzo FerrariEnzo drives the Peugeot toward town.
Enzo FerrariJean Behra and Fon de Portago arrive on the night train.
Alfonso de Portago, Jean BehraLaura answers a phone call in the empty bedroom.
Laura FerrariA porter informs Laura about Behra's arrival.
Laura FerrariLaura receives a call from Chiti.
Laura Ferrari, Carlo ChitiBehra is picked up by Maserati owners, leaving Portago behind.
Alfonso de Portago, Jean BehraPortago attempts to introduce himself to Enzo at a red light.
Enzo Ferrari, Alfonso de PortagoEnzo arrives home and is greeted by Cuoghi and others.
Enzo Ferrari, Giacomo CuoghiLaura retrieves a pistol from her bureau.
Laura FerrariEnzo prepares for the day and receives a call from Chiti.
Enzo Ferrari, Carlo ChitiChiti discusses Behra's arrival.
Carlo ChitiLaura confronts Enzo with a gun.
Enzo Ferrari, Laura FerrariCastellotti is in bed with Cecillia when Enzo calls.
Eugenio Castellotti, Cecillia ManziniLaura fires the gun at Enzo.
Enzo Ferrari, Laura FerrariChurch bells mask the sound of the gunshot.
Giuseppe hears the second shot.
Laura leaves the room.
Enzo Ferrari, Laura FerrariEnzo and Adalgisa argue about Laura.
Enzo Ferrari, Laura Ferrari, Adalgisa FerrariLaura watches Enzo from the window.
Enzo Ferrari, Laura FerrariEnzo visits Dino's tomb.
Enzo FerrariMaserati convoy passes through the street.
Enzo Ferrari, Alfonso de Portago, Jean BehraEnzo discusses racing and football with the barber.
Enzo FerrariEnzo talks to Dino's tomb.
Enzo FerrariAdalgisa and Laura arrive at the cemetery.
Enzo Ferrari, Laura Ferrari, Adalgisa FerrariLaura visits Dino's tomb.
Laura FerrariEnzo attends mass with his team.
Enzo Ferrari, Laura Ferrari, Carlo Chiti, Giacomo Cuoghi, Adalgisa FerrariBehra tests the Maserati.
Jean BehraEnzo and his team time the Maserati from church.
Enzo Ferrari, Carlo ChitiBehra drives the Maserati.
Jean BehraThe sound of the Maserati is heard in church.
Behra passes the start line.
Jean BehraStopwatches are started.
Enzo FerrariBehra takes a turn.
Jean BehraThe priest delivers a sermon.
Behra sets a new record.
Jean BehraEnzo realizes the record is lost.
Enzo FerrariEnzo vows to take the record back.
Enzo Ferrari, Carlo Chiti, Giacomo CuoghiCastellotti crashes the Ferrari 801.
Enzo Ferrari, Alfonso de Portago, Carlo Chiti, Eugenio Castellotti, Cecillia ManziniEnzo is at the farmhouse.
Enzo FerrariEnzo and Lina talk about the crash.
Enzo Ferrari, Lina LardiAdalgisa confronts Enzo about the crash.
Enzo Ferrari, Adalgisa FerrariEnzo visits his mother, Adalgisa, who blames him for the death of Castellotti.
Enzo Ferrari, Adalgisa FerrariLaura instructs her accountant to cancel Castellotti's salary and prepare reports for insurers.
Laura Ferrari, Carlo ChitiEnzo watches Castellotti's funeral cortege and witnesses Cecillia being forced to give up her jewelry.
Enzo Ferrari, Cecillia ManziniEnzo visits Cecillia in her hotel room.
Enzo Ferrari, Cecillia ManziniEnzo and Cecillia discuss the funeral and her financial situation.
Enzo Ferrari, Cecillia ManziniLaura and Ferrari discuss the contract for de Portago and the money for Cecillia Manzini, leading to an argument about his infidelity.
Enzo Ferrari, Laura FerrariFerrari reviews press clippings with Tavoni and prepares for a press conference.
Enzo Ferrari, Carlo Chiti, Giacomo CuoghiEnzo arrives at the factory and reprimands a test driver for leaving the top down on King Hussein's car.
Enzo FerrariFerrari inspects race cars and confronts journalists before the press conference.
Enzo Ferrari, Alfonso de Portago, Peter Collins, Piero TaruffiKing Hussein waits at the factory reception.
Laura collects money from the bank and manages Ferrari's financial affairs.
Laura FerrariTavoni orders de Portago to pit for a driver change.
Giacomo Cuoghi, Alfonso de PortagoDe Portago sees the pit board and brakes.
Alfonso de PortagoDe Portago is replaced by Collins.
Alfonso de Portago, Peter Collins, Giacomo CuoghiCuoghi advises Enzo that he needs a partner to save the company.
Enzo Ferrari, Giacomo CuoghiCollins crashes the car.
Peter CollinsDe Portago checks on Collins after the crash.
Alfonso de Portago, Peter Collins, Giacomo CuoghiFerrari lectures his drivers on commitment.
Enzo Ferrari, Peter Collins, Alfonso de PortagoFerrari offers de Portago a better car.
Enzo Ferrari, Alfonso de PortagoFerrari arrives at his office.
Enzo FerrariFerrari speaks with Rancati.
Enzo FerrariLaura signs power of attorney papers and confronts Cosetti about Lina Lardi.
Laura Ferrari, Giacomo CuoghiLaura calls Ferrari to confront him about Lina Lardi.
Laura Ferrari, Enzo FerrariFerrari visits Scaglietti.
Enzo Ferrari, Sergio ScagliettiFerrari discusses his marital problems with Scaglietti.
Enzo Ferrari, Sergio ScagliettiEnzo hires de Portago as a test driver.
Enzo Ferrari, Alfonso de Portago, Linda ChristianFerrari and Laura have a heated confrontation.
Enzo Ferrari, Laura FerrariFerrari visits Lina.
Enzo Ferrari, Lina LardiFerrari leaves and is greeted by Piero.
Enzo Ferrari, Piero LardiTechnical inspection for the Mille Miglia.
Enzo Ferrari, Peter Collins, Alfonso de Portago, Piero TaruffiFerrari gives final instructions to his team.
Enzo Ferrari, Giacomo Cuoghi, Carlo ChitiDe Portago writes a letter.
Alfonso de PortagoFerrari gives final instructions to drivers before the start of the race.
Enzo Ferrari, Peter Collins, Piero Taruffi, Alfonso de Portago, Jean Behra, Linda ChristianThe race begins as cars depart the ramp.
Enzo Ferrari, Peter Collins, Piero Taruffi, Alfonso de Portago, Jean Behra, Carlo ChitiFerrari stops at a bar and learns Moss is out of the race.
Enzo Ferrari, Carlo ChitiIf Jesus had lived today, and not 2,000 years ago, he would have been born in a small town like Modena. He would have been -- not a carpenter -- but a craftsman in metal. Like yourselves... So a God who understood, as a carpenter, the perfection of the adze, appreciates as an engineer, the precision of your lathe, the nature of metal. How it can be forged, shaped and hammered by your skills into an engine holding inside it fire to make power to speed us through the world. Which is why we give thanks to Him today.
No conditions. There was a part of you in Dino. A warmth, joy, your wit. He had that. I had that from you in our early years. You gave it to your friends. But after a time, not to me. I got what was left when you came home from the fights in the factory. The ambition, drive, plots, paranoia. Even our fucking, as if that could save him. What I loved in you, I found in him. Okay? Now, that's gone.
'Ferrari is an industrial Saturn devouring his own children... First Tornaco, now Castellotti... If you continue killing the nation's heroes, we will have to go to America and live among foreigners.
Here, let me. I was up. I knew you wouldn't be able to sleep. Was he your friend, the young Castellotti? Was it the car's fault, his fault? Will you miss him?
Behra's in town. Anyone tell you? The Orsi boys collected him at the station. Did she tell you? The word is he's going to challenge our record.
Us? You think He slaughtered nine people in Guidizzolo to get even with you and me? As if we're not capable of inflicting enough on each other.
It is my request. For my grief for our son, for the years building this. You do not acknowledge the boy with the name Ferrari while I am alive.
My darling Linda. Tomorrow may be the last day of my life. So I'm writing to you, but in the firm expectation that: you will never have to...
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