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Pantani: The Accidental Death of a Cyclist
“Every man has his own mountain to climb”
6.9 / 10• 2014• 1h 36m•NR• English
Documentary
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
NA
Nicola Amaducci
Self - Contributor
LeadEB
Evgeni Berzin
Self - Contributor
RC
Romani Cenni
Self - Contributor
SD
Sandro Donati
Self - Contributor
Greg LeMond
Self - Contributor
Paolo Pantani
Self - Contributor
Tonina Pantani
Self - Contributor
RP
Roberto Pregnolato
Self - Contributor
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. James Erskine's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Pantani: The Accidental Death of a Cyclist is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
