The Impossible Hour is a concentrated study of Ole Ritter's attempt in Mexico City in 1974 to set a new record for the hour - described in the film as "the noblest, most difficult record that can be set on a bicycle". A brief retrospective in black and white sets the historical framework, with shots of Ritter and Eddy Merckx' successful record attempts in 1968 and 1972 respectively, and a few words about former record holders such as Fausto Coppi.The film follows Ritter's three record attempts chronologically, which, accompanied by a Mexican marching band on the bandstand, all fail.
Credits
The Impossible Hour Cast
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Character |
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Ole Ritter
He was 32, now 82 years old
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as Himself |
The Impossible Hour Crew
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Department |
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Anders Refn as Editor. He was 29 (now 80) years old
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Editing |
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Jørgen Leth as Director. He was 36 (now 87) years old
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Directing |
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Jørgen Leth as Producer. He was 36 (now 87) years old
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Production |