Hugo Koblet - The Charming Cyclist
Hugo Koblet - Pédaleur de charme
Synopsis
Zurich-born Hugo Koblet was the first international cycling star of the post-war period. He was a stylist on the bicycle and in life, and a huge heartthrob. Koblet had a meteoric rise and won the Giro d'Italia in 1950. Once he had reached the zenith of his career, Koblet was put under pressure by overly ambitious officials and ended up ruining his health with drugs. In 1954, he married a well-known model and they became a celebrity dream couple. After his athletic career ended, Koblet began to lose his footing. Threatened by bankruptcy, he crashed his Alfa into a tree.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Locarno Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daniel von Aarburg
- Screenplay & Story
- Martin Witz, Daniel von Aarburg, David Keller
- Original Score
- Balz Bachmann
- Original Title
- Hugo Koblet - Pédaleur de charme
- Country of Origin
- Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- German, French, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Maximage, SRG SSR, Teleclub AG
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daniel von Aarburg
Martin Witz, Daniel von Aarburg, David Keller
Balz Bachmann
Pierre Mennel
Stefan Kälin
Cornelia Seitler, Brigitte Hofer
Department Leadership Roster
Daniel von Aarburg
Director
Martin Witz
Writer
Daniel von Aarburg
Writer
Monica Rottmeyer
Production Design
Cornelia Seitler
Producer
Brigitte Hofer
Producer
Pierre Mennel
Director of Photography
Stefan Kälin
Editor
David Keller
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Hugo Koblet - The Charming Cyclist.
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What is Hugo Koblet - The Charming Cyclist about?
Zurich-born Hugo Koblet was the first international cycling star of the post-war period. He was a stylist on the bicycle and in life, and a huge heartthrob. Koblet had a meteoric rise and won the Giro d'Italia in 1950. Once he had reached the zenith of his career, Koblet was put under pressure by overly ambitious officials and ended up ruining his health with drugs. In 1954, he married a well-known model and they became a celebrity dream couple. After his athletic career ended, Koblet began to lose his footing. Threatened by bankruptcy, he crashed his Alfa into a tree.
Who directed Hugo Koblet - The Charming Cyclist?
Hugo Koblet - The Charming Cyclist was directed by Daniel von Aarburg.
Who stars in Hugo Koblet - The Charming Cyclist?
The principal cast of Hugo Koblet - The Charming Cyclist includes Manuel Löwensberg, Hanspeter Müller, Max Rüdlinger, Waltraut Haas, Sarah Spale.
When was Hugo Koblet - The Charming Cyclist released and how long is it?
Hugo Koblet - The Charming Cyclist was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Hugo Koblet - The Charming Cyclist?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hugo Koblet - The Charming Cyclist was composed by Balz Bachmann.