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The Impossible Hour is a concentrated study of Ole Ritter's attempt in Mexico City in 1974 to set a new record for the hour - described in the film as "the noblest, most difficult record that can be set on a bicycle". A brief retrospective in black and white sets the historical framework, with shots of Ritter and Eddy Merckx' successful record attempts in 1968 and 1972 respectively, and a few words about former record holders such as Fausto Coppi.The film follows Ritter's three record attempts chronologically, which, accompanied by a Mexican marching band on the bandstand, all fail.
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sports documentary
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How long is The Impossible Hour?
The Impossible Hour has a runtime of 45m ( and 45 minutes).
Who directed The Impossible Hour?
The Impossible Hour was directed by Jørgen Leth and released in 1974.
What genre is The Impossible Hour?
The Impossible Hour is a Documentary film (1974).
Who stars in The Impossible Hour?
The cast of The Impossible Hour includes Ole Ritter.
What is the TMDB rating for The Impossible Hour?
The Impossible Hour has a TMDB rating of 6.2/10 based on 4 votes.
