On the Pole: Eddie Sachs
1961, English. Directed by D. A. Pennebaker & Richard Leacock.
A direct-cinema portrait of Indianapolis 500 driver Eddie Sachs, filmed before, during, and after the 1960 race as he competes from pole position. Using pioneering mobile camera and sound techniques, the film captures the psychological intensity of racing and the personal cost of high-speed competition.
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- 1h 1m
- Post-credits
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- English
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- 31 August 1961
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On the Pole: Eddie Sachs isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 31 August 1961. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
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Who directed On the Pole: Eddie Sachs?
On the Pole: Eddie Sachs (1961) was directed by D. A. Pennebaker and Richard Leacock and stars Eddie Sachs.