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On the Pole: Eddie Sachs

Plot: 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
Release Date: Thursday, August 31 1961
63 years ago
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Portrait of Eddie SachsEddie Sachs
Eddie Sachs was
>> in On the Pole: Eddie Sachs
as 'Himself'.
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Portrait of D. A. PennebakerD. A. Pennebaker
D. A. Pennebaker was
36 in On the Pole: Eddie Sachs
as 'Director'
Wed, Jul 15 1925 –
Thu, Aug 01 2019
Portrait of Richard LeacockRichard Leacock
Richard Leacock was
40 in On the Pole: Eddie Sachs
as 'Director'
Mon, Jul 18 1921 –
Wed, Mar 23 2011
Portrait of Robert DrewRobert Drew
Robert Drew was
37 in On the Pole: Eddie Sachs
as 'Producer'
Fri, Feb 15 1924 –
Wed, Jul 30 2014