On the Pole: Eddie Sachs

1961 1h 1m EN

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10.0

MASTERPIECE

★10.0TMDB · 1

Documentary

Synopsis

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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.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Eddie Sachs
Self

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Behind the camera

Director: Richard Leacock
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 61-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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65 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Robert Farren shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0280626 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Richard Leacock directs. Robert Farren cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Tight 61-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
265 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Editor Robert Farren shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5IMDB entry: tt0280626 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.