Pantani: The Accidental Death of a Cyclist (2014)

Pantani: The Accidental Death of a Cyclist (2014) (Blu-Ray) (*)

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Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital 5.1 )
English ( Dolby DTS-HD Master Audio )
English ( Subtitles )

Product Origin/Format:
United Kingdom ( Blu-Ray/Region B )

Running Time:
92 min + 37 min extras

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen (1.78:1)

Special Features:
Cast/Crew Interview(s)
Interactive Menu
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 2014 and produced in:
United Kingdom ( Great Britain, Ireland )

Directed By:
James Erskine

Written By:
James Erskine
Oliver Parsons

Actors:
Conan Sweeny ..... Marco Pantani

Synopsis:

In 1998 Marco Pantani, the most flamboyant and popular cyclist of his era, won both the Tour de France and Giro d'Italia, a titanic feat of physical and mental endurance that no rider has repeated since. He was a hero to millions, the saviour of cycling following the doping scandals which threatened to destroy the sport. However, less than six years later, aged just 34, he died alone, in a cheap hotel room, from acute cocaine poisoning. He had been an addict for five years. This is the story of the tragic battles fought by the most important Italian cyclist of his generation; man verses mountain, athlete verses addiction, Marco Pantani verses himself.

James Erskine's film about the life and death of Italian cyclist Marco Pantani features thrilling footage and revealing interviews, even if it can't close the book on the doping allegations.

This product was added to our catalog on Sunday 15 March, 2015.