Pantani: The Accidental Death of a Cyclist (2014)
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Overview : In 1998 Marco Pantani, the most flamboyant and popular cyclist of his era, won both the Tour de France and Giro d'Italia, a titanic feat of physical and mental endurance that no rider has repeated since. He was a hero to millions, the saviour of cycling following the doping scandals which threatened to destroy the sport. However, less than six years later, aged just 34, he died alone, in a cheap hotel room, from acute cocaine poisoning. He had been an addict for five years. This is the story of the tragic battles fought by the most important Italian cyclist of his generation; man verses mountain, athlete verses addiction, Marco Pantani verses himself.
Release Date : February 17, 2014
Runtime : 96m
Genre : Documentary
Companies : New Black Films, Media Squared Films
Countries : United Kingdom
Keywords : cocaine, biography, addiction, tour de france, cycling
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