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The Racer isn't always in top gear, but strong acting and sleek cinematography get this look behind the scenes of the professional bicycling world past the finish line. Read critic reviews

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A seasoned support rider experiences the most dramatic three days of his life -- and potentially the end of his career -- at the opening Irish stages of the notorious 1998 Tour de France.
  • Genre:
    drama
  • Original Language:
    English (United Kingdom)
  • Director:
    Kieron J. Walsh
  • Producer:
    Yvonne Donohoe, Katie Holly
  • Writer:
    Kieron J. Walsh
  • Release Date (Theaters):
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  • Production Co:
    Eurimages Fund of the Council of Europe, Caviar Films, Broadcasting Authority of Ireland, Inevitable Pictures , Calach Films, Screen Flanders, Blinder Films, Screen Ireland, RTE, Eurimages

Cast & Crew

Louis Talpe
Dominique Chabol
Matteo Simoni
Lupo "Tartare" Marino
Tara Lee
Dr. Lynn Brennan
Iain Glen
"Sonny" McElhone
Karel Roden
Viking
Timo Wagner
Stefano Drago
Sarah Carroll
Stewardess
Diogo Cid
Enzo
Kieron J. Walsh
Director
Kieron J. Walsh
Screenwriter
Yvonne Donohoe
Producer
Katie Holly
Producer
Kieron J. Walsh
Executive Producer
James Mather
Cinematographer
Mathieu Depuydt
Film Editor
Hannes De Maeyer
Original Music
Ray Ball
Production Design
Shane McEnroe
Art Director
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