Take It to the Limit
“A Motorcycle Odyssey...Experience It.”
Synopsis
This movie is a fun look back into a bygone era of motorcycling. More than the ubiquitous "history of Harley" type documentaries, this move looks at the entire culture of motorcycling from the 60's & 70's and covers road racing, motocross & desert racing, drag racing, trials and more. The viewer gets to see in action the famous racers we had only previously seen in photos and even ride along with Mike "The Bike" Hailwood on a 190 MPH lap of the Isle of Mann. If you liked the requisite motorcycle movie "On Any Sunday," you'll LOVE this one. The soundtrack, with songs by Foreigner and Arlo Guthrie, is nostalgically cool too.
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Take it to the Limit Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-06-15
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Release History & Theatrical Window
WorldFest Houston
Festival / Special Debut
March 1, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Starr
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Michael Lorre, Peter Starr
- Original Title
- Take It to the Limit
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Pierre Le Roy Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Starr
Charles Michael Lorre, Peter Starr
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Starr
Director
Charles Michael Lorre
Writer
Peter Starr
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Take It to the Limit
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What is Take It to the Limit about?
This movie is a fun look back into a bygone era of motorcycling. More than the ubiquitous "history of Harley" type documentaries, this move looks at the entire culture of motorcycling from the 60's & 70's and covers road racing, motocross & desert racing, drag racing, trials and more. The viewer gets to see in action the famous racers we had only previously seen in photos and even ride along with Mike "The Bike" Hailwood on a 190 MPH lap of the Isle of Mann. If you liked the requisite motorcycle movie "On Any Sunday," you'll LOVE this one. The soundtrack, with songs by Foreigner and Arlo Guthrie, is nostalgically cool too.
Who directed Take It to the Limit?
Take It to the Limit was directed by Peter Starr.
Who stars in Take It to the Limit?
The principal cast of Take It to the Limit includes Alan Oppenheimer, Debbie Evans, Barry Sheene, Mike Hailwood, Kenny Roberts.
When was Take It to the Limit released and how long is it?
Take It to the Limit was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.