Hitting the Apex
Synopsis
The inside story of six fighters – six of the fastest motorcycle racers of all time – and of the fates that awaited them at the peak of the sport. It's the story of what is at stake for all of them: all that can be won, and all that can be lost, when you go chasing glory at over two hundred miles an hour – on a motorcycle. But this documentary is also an opportunity to understand the passionate relationship that links the pilots, the technical teams and the legions of fans to the spirit of GP Moto.
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HITTING THE APEX - Movie Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-08-25
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 29, 2020
VOD & Digital Platforms
September 7, 2015
Physical Home Media
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Production Budget
$1M
Filming & production cost
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark Neale
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Neale
- Original Score
- Tom Hajdu, Andy Milburn, tomandandy
- Original Title
- Hitting the Apex
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 2h 18m
- Production Budget
- $1M
- Production Studios
- First Movie Companie
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark Neale
Mark Neale
Tom Hajdu, Andy Milburn, tomandandy
Grant Gee, Christopher Norr, Jan Zabeil
Mark Neale, Jerry Chater, Bruce Ashley
Brad Pitt, Mark Neale, Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, Sarah Esberg
Department Leadership Roster
Mark Neale
Director
Mark Neale
Writer
Brad Pitt
Producer
Mark Neale
Producer
Mark Neale
Editor
Jerry Chater
Editor
Bruce Ashley
Editor
Grant Gee
Director of Photography
Christopher Norr
Director of Photography
Jan Zabeil
Director of Photography
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International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
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What is Hitting the Apex about?
The inside story of six fighters – six of the fastest motorcycle racers of all time – and of the fates that awaited them at the peak of the sport. It's the story of what is at stake for all of them: all that can be won, and all that can be lost, when you go chasing glory at over two hundred miles an hour – on a motorcycle. But this documentary is also an opportunity to understand the passionate relationship that links the pilots, the technical teams and the legions of fans to the spirit of GP Moto.
Who directed Hitting the Apex?
Hitting the Apex was directed by Mark Neale.
Who stars in Hitting the Apex?
The principal cast of Hitting the Apex includes Brad Pitt, Valentino Rossi, Dani Pedrosa, Casey Stoner, Jorge Lorenzo.
When was Hitting the Apex released and how long is it?
Hitting the Apex was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 2h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Hitting the Apex?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hitting the Apex was composed by Tom Hajdu, Andy Milburn, tomandandy.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hitting the Apex?
Hitting the Apex holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.).