The Racer
“The race is won by the one who suffers the most”
Synopsis
Summer 1998 - the opening stages of Le Tour de France are relocated to Ireland. Belgian rider Dom Chabol (late 30s) has been one of the best “Domestiques” (support riders) on the Tour for the last 20 years. It’s a sacrificial role – setting pace, blocking wind, and providing support to enable the team’s sprinter to victory - winning is not an option. But Dom secretly harbours a desire to wear the yellow jersey - just once before his career is over. At the start of what will likely be his last Tour, Dom is unceremoniously dropped from the Team he has dedicated his life to. His best mate Sonny, the team masseur, fails to reassure him about his future. But a chance liaison with Lynn, a young Irish doctor, softens the blow, and Dom starts to accept - and even enjoy - the idea of civilian life. But as he gears up to go home and to face his estranged sister, a massive doping error knocks another teammate off the Tour and Dom is thrown back in the saddle…
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'The Racer' - first trailer for Kieron J. Walsh's Irish cycling drama (exclusive)
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-06-17
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Release History & Theatrical Window
South by Southwest Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 21, 2023
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kieron J. Walsh
- Screenplay & Story
- Ciaran Cassidy, Kieron J. Walsh
- Original Title
- The Racer
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, Ireland, Luxembourg
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Italian, German, Portuguese, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Calach Films, Caviar, Vertigo Films, Keeper Pictures, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kieron J. Walsh
Ciaran Cassidy, Kieron J. Walsh
James Mather
Mathieu Depuydt, Nico Poedts
Yvonne Donohoe, Katie Holly
Department Leadership Roster
Ciaran Cassidy
Writer
Yvonne Donohoe
Producer
Katie Holly
Producer
James Mather
Director of Photography
Mathieu Depuydt
Editor
Nico Poedts
Editor
Kieron J. Walsh
Director
Kieron J. Walsh
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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What is The Racer about?
Summer 1998 - the opening stages of Le Tour de France are relocated to Ireland. Belgian rider Dom Chabol (late 30s) has been one of the best “Domestiques” (support riders) on the Tour for the last 20 years. It’s a sacrificial role – setting pace, blocking wind, and providing support to enable the team’s sprinter to victory - winning is not an option. But Dom secretly harbours a desire to wear the yellow jersey - just once before his career is over. At the start of what will likely be his last Tour, Dom is unceremoniously dropped from the Team he has dedicated his life to. His best mate Sonny, the team masseur, fails to reassure him about his future. But a chance liaison with Lynn, a young Irish doctor, softens the blow, and Dom starts to accept - and even enjoy - the idea of civilian life. But as he gears up to go home and to face his estranged sister, a massive doping error knocks another teammate off the Tour and Dom is thrown back in the saddle…
Who directed The Racer?
The Racer was directed by Kieron J. Walsh.
Who stars in The Racer?
The principal cast of The Racer includes Louis Talpe, Matteo Simoni, Tara Lee, Iain Glen, Karel Roden.
When was The Racer released and how long is it?
The Racer was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Racer?
The Racer holds official age classifications: FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).