One Chance to Win
“One Chance to Win”
Synopsis
Taking racing fans back to the dawning of the age of America's dominance in the global motocross arena, this long-buried film from director Charles Bush documents the 1975 American Motocross Association's 500cc Nation Series. It came down to five riders -- Jim Weinert, Steve Stackable, Pierre Karsmakers, Billy Grossi and Kent Howerton -- in what became known as the Battle of New Orleans, a legendary moment in motocross history.
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One Chance To Win
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-07-05
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September 3, 1976
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Bush, Charles Manuel
- Screenplay & Story
- Jim Gianatsis
- Original Title
- One Chance to Win
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Production Studios
- Mustang Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Bush, Charles Manuel
Jim Gianatsis
Steve Howard
Ron Judkins
Charles Bush, Todd Huffman, Don Hoffman, Charles Manuel
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Bush
Director
Charles Bush
Producer
Steve Howard
Director of Photography
Ron Judkins
Editor
Jim Gianatsis
Writer
Charles Manuel
Producer
Charles Manuel
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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What is One Chance to Win about?
Taking racing fans back to the dawning of the age of America's dominance in the global motocross arena, this long-buried film from director Charles Bush documents the 1975 American Motocross Association's 500cc Nation Series. It came down to five riders -- Jim Weinert, Steve Stackable, Pierre Karsmakers, Billy Grossi and Kent Howerton -- in what became known as the Battle of New Orleans, a legendary moment in motocross history.
Who directed One Chance to Win?
One Chance to Win was directed by Charles Bush, Charles Manuel.
Who stars in One Chance to Win?
The principal cast of One Chance to Win includes Jimmy Weinert, Bill Buchka, Pierre Karsmakers, Roy Turner, Dave Arnold.
When was One Chance to Win released and how long is it?
One Chance to Win was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 2h 7m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for One Chance to Win?
One Chance to Win holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).