On the Pole: Eddie Sachs (1961)
On the Pole: Eddie Sachs (1961)
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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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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Genres: Documentary

Language: English

Release Date: 31 August 1961

Country: US

Runtime: 61m

Company Credits

Company: Drew Associates, Time Inc. Studios

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Production Crew

Robert Drew

Robert Drew

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Richard Leacock

Richard Leacock

Cinematography

Albert Maysles

Albert Maysles

Cinematography

Abbot Mills

Abbot Mills

Cinematography

D. A. Pennebaker

D. A. Pennebaker

Cinematography

Bill Ray

Bill Ray

Cinematography

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