it's kind of an inspiring story in a very unexpected way. >> rose: we conclude the evening with niki lauda the formula 1 world champion racer. >> there are very little friendship between racers because there's only respect or no respect. we fight each other like crazy. >> rose: ron howard and nicki lauda when we continue. stra captioning sponsored by rose communications from our studios in new york city, this is charlie rose. >> rose: ron howard is here. he is an oscar-winning filmmaker. his new movie "rush" re@s a 1970 formula one rivalry between james hunt and his austrian opponent niki lauda. critics are calling it one of ron howard's personal best. here is the trailer for the film. >> you've changed, haven't you? >> yeah. >> who's that? >> it's nicki laud dashgs he's just been signed by ferrari. >> really? >> he's driving like an old man. >> what's the incentive? why would i go fast? >> because i'm asking you to. >> this is an incredible battle between these two great drivers! >> i know, i'm terrible. >> no, you're not terrible, it's just who you are at this point in your life. >> to b