On Any Sunday (1971)

Directed by

Bruce Brown

Genre

documentary film, sport film

Country

United States

Runtime

1h 26m

Rated

G

Rating

6.9 of 10 from 25 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

This documentary shows different types of motorcycle racing in the early 1970s. It follows several racers including Steve McQueen and Mert Lawwill to highlight their distinct personalities and riding styles.

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What happens

On Any Sunday is a 1971 American documentary film about motorcycle sport, directed by Bruce Brown. It was nominated for a 1972 Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. Brown tried to show the unique talents needed for the different forms of racing. For instance, the motocross riders were typically free-spirited types, while desert racers were often loners. In Grand National racing, Brown showed widely differing personalities, such as the business-like approach to racing displayed by Mert Lawwill versus the carefree approach that David Aldana became known for. In addition to Lawwill, Steve McQueen is featured in the film, along with Malcolm Smith and many other motorcycle racers from the late 1960s and early 1970s. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

Trailer

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