On the Pole: Eddie Sachs
On the Pole: Eddie Sachs

On the Pole: Eddie Sachs

August 31, 1961 | 61 min

The documentary traces Eddie Sachs (one of the most popular drivers in the history of the Indianapolis 500) in a behind-the-scenes look at the race from his perspective, starting from a week before the race through the day after the big event. You can feel the fervor and anticipation build (*pay close attention to the scaffolding that collapses with too many people on it during the race) as Eddie prepares to keep his place, "on the pole." Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2010.

Genres

Documentary

Cast

Naomi Scott

Eddie Sachs

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