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28 July 1971 (USA) moreTagline:
Take a trip at 265 mph morePlot:
Documentary on motorcycle racing featuring stars of the sport, including film star Steve McQueen, a racer in his own right. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Oscar. moreUser Comments:
Fun even for non-riders. moreCast
(Credited cast) | Bruce Brown | ... | Narrator |
| David Evans | ... | Himself |
| Mert Lawwill | ... | Himself |
 | Steve McQueen | ... | Himself |
| John Norman | ... | Stunt - uncredited |
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Narrator: [after a desert racer move a turtle out of the trail] Desert racers are nice people. moreFAQ
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Modest aspirations, budget and technique made this a surprising box-office hit back in 1971, and to this day nobody's done it better. Populist documentarian Bruce Brown (of ENDLESS SUMMER fame) wanted to show how much fun motorcycling is and succeeded. It's that simple.
I remember as a nerdy kid being dragged to see this, grumbling all the way, "I don't want to see some stupid documentary about stupid motorcycles!" Well, the movie surprised me with its infectious air of fun and camaraderie. Trust me, when it's over you're going to want to rush out and buy yourself a dirt bike.
Although much of the photography is 16mm, MOS, hand-held or too zoomy, the editing and slow-motion sequences, backed by a charming pop score from Dominic Frontiere (he of the original superb OUTER LIMITS), overcome the minor technical limitations. Brown's narration is also good if not quite perfect: not overwritten, maybe a bit hokey sometimes, but mostly funny or informative.
Perhaps the film tries to cover too much. But when it concentrates on its three main protagonists -- American Motorcycling Association star Mert Lawwill, multi-talented expert Malcolm Smith, and movie star Steve McQueen (whose production company provided financing) -- it's a heckuva fun ride.