The Impossible Hour

The Impossible Hour

1974
45m
6.0

6.0/10

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Documentary
Overview

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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Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Countries
Denmark Mexico
Spoken Languages
English

Keywords

sports documentary cycling

Quick Facts

Original Title Den umulige time
Release Date March 8, 1974
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0378936

Cast

Ole Ritter
Ole Ritter

Himself

Key Crew

Jørgen Leth
Producer
Jørgen Leth
Director