The Killer Years

The Killer Years

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In the 1960s and early ’70s it was common for Grand Prix drivers to die while racing, watched on television by millions. And with a queue of eager young racers waiting in the wings, they were considered to be almost expendable. This eye-opening film reveals how Grand Prix drivers rebelled against the powers that be and refused to remain at the mercy of an industry that endangered their lives.
20112 stagioni
TV-14
4 episodi
  • 1. Grand Prix - The Killer Years

    1. Grand Prix - The Killer Years

    In the 1960s and early ’70s it was common for Grand Prix drivers to die while racing, watched on television by millions. And with a queue of eager young racers waiting in the wings, they were considered to be almost expendable. This eye-opening film reveals how Grand Prix drivers rebelled against the powers that be and refused to remain at the mercy of an industry that endangered their lives.
    In the 1960s and early ’70s it was common for Grand Prix drivers to die while racing, watched on television by millions. And with a queue of eager young racers waiting in the wings, they were considered to be almost expendable. This eye-opening film reveals how Grand Prix drivers rebelled against the powers that be and refused to remain at the mercy of an industry that endangered their lives.
    TV-14
    52min
    25 mar 2011
  • 2. Rallying - The Killer Years

    2. Rallying - The Killer Years

    How rallying's unregulated mayhem ended in 1986 after a series of horrific tragedies.
    How rallying's unregulated mayhem ended in 1986 after a series of horrific tragedies.
    TV-14
    52min
    31 mar 2012
  • 3. Dakar - Madness in the Desert

    3. Dakar - Madness in the Desert

    In 1977 French motorcyclist Thierry Sabine was in serious trouble, lost in the Libyan Desert. While most men would weep and think back over their lives, Thierry thought about coming back - to do a rally. The 9000km Paris-Dakar was born. This is the story of the craziest competitors in the most famous rally and the biggest motor sport event the world has ever seen.
    In 1977 French motorcyclist Thierry Sabine was in serious trouble, lost in the Libyan Desert. While most men would weep and think back over their lives, Thierry thought about coming back - to do a rally. The 9000km Paris-Dakar was born. This is the story of the craziest competitors in the most famous rally and the biggest motor sport event the world has ever seen.
    TV-14
    52min
    24 feb 2013
  • 4. Joey: The Man Who Conquered the TT

    4. Joey: The Man Who Conquered the TT

    The Isle of Man TT is the most dangerous motorcycle race in the world. On May 26 2000, pub landlord and supremo of road racing Joey Dunlop won this race for a staggering 26th time. Less than one month later Joey would be dead, killed in a freak accident. This is the incredible story of how one determined man of almost 50 years old beat the odds, only to be cut down in tragic circumstances.
    The Isle of Man TT is the most dangerous motorcycle race in the world. On May 26 2000, pub landlord and supremo of road racing Joey Dunlop won this race for a staggering 26th time. Less than one month later Joey would be dead, killed in a freak accident. This is the incredible story of how one determined man of almost 50 years old beat the odds, only to be cut down in tragic circumstances.
    TV-14
    57min
    6 giu 2013
  • The Killer Years
    20112 stagioni
    In the 1960s and early ’70s it was common for Grand Prix drivers to die while racing, watched on television by millions. And with a queue of eager young racers waiting in the wings, they were considered to be almost expendable. This eye-opening film reveals how Grand Prix drivers rebelled against the powers that be and refused to remain at the mercy of an industry that endangered their lives.
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