Tommy Godwin: The Hardest Year
Synopsis
In 1939, driven by a desire for fame and fortune English amateur Tommy Godwin cycled a world record 75,065 miles in one year setting out from home each day through bitter winters and the blackouts of World War Two. He became the fastest person to cycle 100,000 miles in just 500 days. After this epic feat of endurance, Tommy had to learn to walk again and uncurl his hands! The madcap record has only been attempted by a handful of determined souls and Tommy’s record stood for 76 years making it one of the greatest, but also most overlooked sporting achievements. Ultra endurance athlete and round the world cycling record holder Mark Beaumont is on a mission to shine a light on Tommy’s ride. He delves deeper into Tommy’s story and finds out if he has the physical and mental stamina to take on Godwin’s record.
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Tommy Godwin: The Hardest Year
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-05-05
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hugh Farrow
- Screenplay & Story
- Sam Dansie
- Original Title
- Tommy Godwin: The Hardest Year
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Release Date
- 09/05/2023
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 46m
- Production Studios
- GCN+
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hugh Farrow
Sam Dansie
David Warby
Mike Rees, Simon Wear, Emma Rimmer, Simon Richardson
Department Leadership Roster
Hugh Farrow
Director
Sam Dansie
Writer
Mike Rees
Producer
Emma Rimmer
Producer
David Warby
Editor
Simon Richardson
Producer
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What is Tommy Godwin: The Hardest Year about?
In 1939, driven by a desire for fame and fortune English amateur Tommy Godwin cycled a world record 75,065 miles in one year setting out from home each day through bitter winters and the blackouts of World War Two. He became the fastest person to cycle 100,000 miles in just 500 days. After this epic feat of endurance, Tommy had to learn to walk again and uncurl his hands! The madcap record has only been attempted by a handful of determined souls and Tommy’s record stood for 76 years making it one of the greatest, but also most overlooked sporting achievements. Ultra endurance athlete and round the world cycling record holder Mark Beaumont is on a mission to shine a light on Tommy’s ride. He delves deeper into Tommy’s story and finds out if he has the physical and mental stamina to take on Godwin’s record.
Who directed Tommy Godwin: The Hardest Year?
Tommy Godwin: The Hardest Year was directed by Hugh Farrow.
Who stars in Tommy Godwin: The Hardest Year?
The principal cast of Tommy Godwin: The Hardest Year includes Mark Beaumont.
When was Tommy Godwin: The Hardest Year released and how long is it?
Tommy Godwin: The Hardest Year was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 46m.