The Tour - The Legend of the Race
The Tour - The Legend of the Race

The Tour - The Legend of the Race

7.0(3 votes)
2013
1h 50m
Documentary

Jean-Christophe Rosé directs this documentary tracing the history of the world's most famous cycle race. Celebrating the event's centenary year, the film highlights the tour's enduring relationship with the public by looking back at the legendary riders whose names have become synonymous with the race, including Fausto Coppi, Louison Bobet, Jacques Anquetil, Raymond Poulidor, Eddy Merckx, Bernard Hinault, Miguel Indurain, Bradley Wiggins and Lance Armstrong.

Production

Universal Pictures UK

Cast

Fausto Coppi

Fausto Coppi

Himself

Eddy Merckx

Eddy Merckx

Himself

Bradley Wiggins

Bradley Wiggins

Himself

Lance Armstrong

Lance Armstrong

Himself

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