Slaying the Badger
“An American Contender. A French Legend.”
Synopsis
Before Lance Armstrong, there was Greg LeMond, who is now the first and only American to win the Tour de France. In this engrossing documentary, LeMond looks back at the pivotal 1986 Tour, and his increasingly vicious rivalry with friend, teammate, and mentor Bernard Hinault. The reigning Tour champion and brutal competitor known as “The Badger,” Hinault ‘promised’ to help LeMond to his first victory, in return for LeMond supporting him in the previous year. But in a sport that purports to reward teamwork, it’s really every man for himself.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 22, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Dower
- Screenplay & Story
- John Dower
- Original Title
- Slaying the Badger
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- ESPN Films, ESPN
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Dower
John Dower
Nick Packer
Department Leadership Roster
Nick Packer
Editor
John Dower
Director
John Dower
Writer
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What is Slaying the Badger about?
Before Lance Armstrong, there was Greg LeMond, who is now the first and only American to win the Tour de France. In this engrossing documentary, LeMond looks back at the pivotal 1986 Tour, and his increasingly vicious rivalry with friend, teammate, and mentor Bernard Hinault. The reigning Tour champion and brutal competitor known as “The Badger,” Hinault ‘promised’ to help LeMond to his first victory, in return for LeMond supporting him in the previous year. But in a sport that purports to reward teamwork, it’s really every man for himself.
Who directed Slaying the Badger?
Slaying the Badger was directed by John Dower.
Who stars in Slaying the Badger?
The principal cast of Slaying the Badger includes Greg LeMond, Bernard Hinault, Paul Köchli, Kathy LeMond, Phil Liggett.
When was Slaying the Badger released and how long is it?
Slaying the Badger was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.