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On the Pole: Eddie Sachs (1961)
Directed by D. A. Pennebaker, Richard Leacock
Documentary · 1h 01m
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.
Cast
Crew
- Director
- D. A. Pennebaker, Richard Leacock
- Editor
- Robert Farren, Larry Moyer, Anita Posner
- Producer
- Robert Drew
Details
- Release date
- 1961-08-31
- Runtime
- 1h 01m
- Genres
- Documentary
- Original language
- EN
- Spoken languages
- English
- Countries
- United States of America
- Production
- Drew Associates, Time Inc. Studios