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Battle Mountain: Graeme Obree's Story
Battle Mountain: Graeme Obree's Story

Battle Mountain: Graeme Obree's Story

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Documentary

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Addicted to breaking records, this former world champion puts his mind and body on the line one last time. 20 years after his last world record he is in the American desert looking for purpose and salvation on a speed machine he built in his Scottish kitchen. Will his ageing body and fragile psyche cope with the pressure he will find on Nevada's State Route 305?

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Budget

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

104 mins

Rating

7/10

Release Date

01 April 2016

Country

Cast

Graeme Obree

Graeme Obree

Self

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