Directed by:
Douglas MackinnonCinematography:
Gavin FinneyComposer:
Martin PhippsCast:
Jonny Lee Miller, Laura Fraser, Billy Boyd, Brian Cox, Niall Greig Fulton, Morven Christie, Forbes KB, Angelika Gersdorf, Ralf Klopotteck, Philip Wright (more)VOD (2)
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Jonny Lee Miller plays Graeme Obree, a Scottish cyclist who is seemingly past his prime. He has gone from winning races to running a losing bike shop, but he can't be called a quitter. When he learns his old rival will race for a record, Graeme decides to get back in the game. His wife (Laura Fraser), a fellow avid cyclist (Billy Boyd), and a friend (Brian Cox) all join him in his quest. Though his opponent's bike boasts $500,000 in engineering, Graeme builds his from scratch, even dismantling a washing machine to make the perfect bike. In addition to his lack of a designer cycle, Graeme also struggles with a mental illness that makes it difficult for him to get out of bed, much less try for a world record. But despite his troubles, Graeme is stubborn and driven. (official distributor synopsis)
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