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On the Pole: Eddie Sachs

⭐ 10.0/10 1961 1h 1m Dir. Richard Leacock

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A direct-cinema portrait of Indianapolis 500 driver Eddie Sachs, filmed before, during, and after the 1960 race as he competes from pole position. Using pioneering mobile camera and sound techniques, the film captures the psychological intensity of racing and the personal cost of high-speed competition.

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Year
1961
Runtime
1h 1m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 10.0/10
Votes
1
Genre
Documentary
Director
Richard Leacock
Language
EN

Cast

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Eddie Sachs
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On the Pole: Eddie Sachs has a runtime of 1h 1m (1 hour and 1 minute).
On the Pole: Eddie Sachs was directed by Richard Leacock and released in 1961.
On the Pole: Eddie Sachs is a Documentary film (1961).
The cast of On the Pole: Eddie Sachs includes Eddie Sachs.
On the Pole: Eddie Sachs has a TMDB rating of 10.0/10 based on 1 votes.

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