Steve McQueen: Desert Racer
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In this fast-paced hour long biopic documentary, Director Jon Brewer unearths the fascinating story that is the undercurrent of film icon Steve McQueen's favourite past time as a desert motorbike racer and hidden talents that are generally unknown. More specifically, his obsession with motorbikes and the invention of the racing bike which was the by-product of his relationship with Stunt Double Bud Ekins and the film they were in together, 'The Great Escape'. As the two men shared their enthusiasm for motorbikes, it was a natural progression for them to work together in Bud's motorbike shop in California, fixing , tinkering and riding, and working to improve performance. This brought about their concept of combining a Metisse frame and a Triumph engine for a new track racing bike. McQueen decided to take this model to England where he met up with the Rickman brothers of Metisse motorbikes, and the 'Desert Racer' was soon born.
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- Jon Brewer
- Original Title
- Steve McQueen: Desert Racer
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 48m
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Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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What is Steve McQueen: Desert Racer about?
In this fast-paced hour long biopic documentary, Director Jon Brewer unearths the fascinating story that is the undercurrent of film icon Steve McQueen's favourite past time as a desert motorbike racer and hidden talents that are generally unknown. More specifically, his obsession with motorbikes and the invention of the racing bike which was the by-product of his relationship with Stunt Double Bud Ekins and the film they were in together, 'The Great Escape'. As the two men shared their enthusiasm for motorbikes, it was a natural progression for them to work together in Bud's motorbike shop in California, fixing , tinkering and riding, and working to improve performance. This brought about their concept of combining a Metisse frame and a Triumph engine for a new track racing bike. McQueen decided to take this model to England where he met up with the Rickman brothers of Metisse motorbikes, and the 'Desert Racer' was soon born.
Who directed Steve McQueen: Desert Racer?
Steve McQueen: Desert Racer was directed by Jon Brewer.
Who stars in Steve McQueen: Desert Racer?
The principal cast of Steve McQueen: Desert Racer includes Charley Boorman, Chad McQueen, Steve McQueen.
When was Steve McQueen: Desert Racer released and how long is it?
Steve McQueen: Desert Racer was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 48m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Steve McQueen: Desert Racer?
Steve McQueen: Desert Racer holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).