The Impossible Hour (1974)
• March 8th, 1974 • 0h 45min
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.
Make sure to check your pop-up blocker!!
Trailer
Similar Movies
Il Lombardia
Released on: 2011-09-22
Documentary
When the heavy scent of autumn starts filling the air, the falling leaves and inevitable showers ann...
Wrigley Field: Beyond the Ivy
Released on: 2001-09-27
Documentary
Actor William Petersen narrates this documentary about Chicago's venerable baseball stadium, Wrigley...
Rivals: Ohio State vs. Michigan
Released on: 2022-11-13
Documentary
Explores the history of "The Game," the annual football matchup between bitter rivals Ohio State and...
Children of the Sun
Released on: 1968-01-01
Documentary
Children of the Sun will stir memories of the happiest days in any surfers life... those uncomplicat...
Unido Vencerás 2 - Uma História Diferente
Released on: 2006-01-01
Documentary
24 years later, America Football Club competes for a title again.
Purple People Eaters
Released on:
Documentary
Following the Minnesota Vikings’ introduction into the NFL in 1961, a strong defense was established...
Williams
Released on: 2017-08-14
Documentary
This sports documentary tells the story of the Williams Formula 1 team founded by the legendary Sir...
Stop at Nothing: The Lance Armstrong Story
Released on: 2014-05-27
Documentary
A portrait of the man behind the greatest fraud in sporting history. Lance Armstrong enriched himsel...
Road
Released on: 2014-06-11
Documentary
Brothers addicted to speed at any price. Documentary following the motorcycle road racing careers, a...
Won't Back Down
Released on: 2014-06-03
Documentary
From his humble beginnings in his hometown of Sheffield, England, Steve Peat has established himself...
Tyson
Released on: 2008-05-16
Documentary, Drama
Director James Toback takes an unflinching, uncompromising look at the life of Mike Tyson--almost so...
Jeanette Lee Vs.
Released on: 2022-11-12
Documentary
Jeanette Lee was like nothing else billiards had ever seen - and when she took the game by storm, sh...
The Class That Saved Coach K
Released on: 2019-08-22
Documentary
The Class That Saved Coach K is a 90-minute documentary that tells the story of Duke Basketball head...
All For One
Released on: 2017-08-24
Documentary
United by their renegade spirit and a determination to win against substantial odds, these riders ta...
The King of New York - An Ice Hockey Saga
Released on: 2022-11-10
Documentary
Marie Lehmann has followed Henrik Lundqvist throughout his entire NHL career giving us a unique look...
Gift of the Game
Released on: 2002-08-01
Documentary
Acclaimed Florida novelist Randy Wayne White travels to Cuba with former pitchers Bill "Spaceman" Le...
We Beat the Dream Team
Released on: 2025-02-17
Documentary
Discover the little-known story of a group of college basketball players who were tasked with prepar...