Hell on Wheels
Höllentour
Synopsis
Year after year hundreds of thousands of fans line the route of the Tour de France, cheering on their heroes and willing them to victory, while millions of viewers worldwide tune in on their televisions. Academy Award-winning director Pepe Danquart, fascinated by the spectacle of the three week race, chose to focus on the courage, the pain and the fear of the riders of the Tour. Training his lens on German superstar sprinter Eric Zabel and his loyal domestique Rolf Aldag, Danquart captures the thrill of the race and the teamwork behind the stars of the peleton. He also shines light on the Tour's supporting cast - the director sportifs, masseurs, and, of course, the wildly enthusiastic fans. Reveling in the stunning landscape - from the Alps to the Pyrenees to the Massif Central to Paris - and with a nice dollop of Le Tour's history, HELL ON WHEELS transcends the sport it celebrates to reveal an astonishing human endeavor.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Tour de France - Hell on WheelsOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2007-01-23
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 10, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Werner Swiss Schweizer, Pepe Danquart
- Screenplay & Story
- Pepe Danquart
- Original Score
- Josef Bach, Arne Schumann, Till Brönner
- Original Title
- Höllentour
- Country of Origin
- Germany, France, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, German
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Production Studios
- Dschoint Ventschr Filmproduktion, Amaury Sport Organisation, Quinte Film GmbH
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Werner Swiss Schweizer, Pepe Danquart
Pepe Danquart
Josef Bach, Arne Schumann, Till Brönner
Filip Zumbrunn, Michael Hammon, Wolfgang Thaler
Mona Bräuer
Mirjam Quinte
Department Leadership Roster
Filip Zumbrunn
Director of Photography
Werner Swiss Schweizer
Director
Josef Bach
Original Music Composer
Arne Schumann
Original Music Composer
Michael Hammon
Director of Photography
Till Brönner
Original Music Composer
Mona Bräuer
Editor
Pepe Danquart
Screenplay
Wolfgang Thaler
Director of Photography
Pepe Danquart
Director
Mirjam Quinte
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hell on Wheels
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What is Hell on Wheels about?
Year after year hundreds of thousands of fans line the route of the Tour de France, cheering on their heroes and willing them to victory, while millions of viewers worldwide tune in on their televisions. Academy Award-winning director Pepe Danquart, fascinated by the spectacle of the three week race, chose to focus on the courage, the pain and the fear of the riders of the Tour. Training his lens on German superstar sprinter Eric Zabel and his loyal domestique Rolf Aldag, Danquart captures the thrill of the race and the teamwork behind the stars of the peleton. He also shines light on the Tour's supporting cast - the director sportifs, masseurs, and, of course, the wildly enthusiastic fans. Reveling in the stunning landscape - from the Alps to the Pyrenees to the Massif Central to Paris - and with a nice dollop of Le Tour's history, HELL ON WHEELS transcends the sport it celebrates to reveal an astonishing human endeavor.
Who directed Hell on Wheels?
Hell on Wheels was directed by Werner Swiss Schweizer, Pepe Danquart.
Who stars in Hell on Wheels?
The principal cast of Hell on Wheels includes Erik Zabel, Rolf Aldag, Andreas Klöden, Steve Zampieri, Dieter Ruthenberg.
When was Hell on Wheels released and how long is it?
Hell on Wheels was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 2h 3m.
Who composed the musical score for Hell on Wheels?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hell on Wheels was composed by Josef Bach, Arne Schumann, Till Brönner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hell on Wheels?
Hell on Wheels holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.).