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The images from the Tour de France in the television production Eddy Merckx in the Vincinity of a Cup of Coffee may be seen as a small sketch for the fully unfurled epic cycling drama Stars and Watercarriers. The film follows the 1973 Giro d'Italia and in his commentary Leth explains the fascination exerted by the great cycle races: "The most beautiful, most pathetic images cycling can give us involve extreme performances in classic terrain."
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How long is Stars and the Water Carriers?
Stars and the Water Carriers has a runtime of 1h 31m (1 hour and 31 minutes).
Who directed Stars and the Water Carriers?
Stars and the Water Carriers was directed by Jørgen Leth and released in 1974.
What genre is Stars and the Water Carriers?
Stars and the Water Carriers is a Documentary film (1974).
Who stars in Stars and the Water Carriers?
The cast of Stars and the Water Carriers includes Eddy Merckx.
What is the TMDB rating for Stars and the Water Carriers?
Stars and the Water Carriers has a TMDB rating of 6.7/10 based on 7 votes.
