United States / Aug 31, 1961
On the Pole: Eddie Sachs (1961)
Directed by D. A. Pennebaker, Richard Leacock
1h 1minruntime
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Plot
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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Documentary
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | On the Pole: Eddie Sachs |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Drew Associates, Time Inc. Studios |
| Release date | 31 agosto 1961 |
| Production | Robert Drew |
| Editing | Robert Farren, Larry Moyer, Anita Posner |
| Cinematography | Richard Leacock, Albert Maysles, Abbot Mills, D. A. Pennebaker, Bill Ray |
| Assistant directors | D. A. Pennebaker, Richard Leacock |
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