
The High Life
Synopsis
In 1984 Scottish cyclist Robert Millar created a stir by winning the King of the Mountains jersey and finishing fourth overall in the Tour de France. In this unique film made in 1985 with the eyes of the UK on him, the camera records his feelings about the year, his performance and morale within the team. With flashbacks to his stage win in 1984, mixed with 1985 footage of the Tour, Vuelta and Worlds, the bike fan is treated to a behind the scenes view of life in the Peugeot team. Interviews with Millar and team mate Alan Peiper give a insight into bike racing politics at the time. Enjoy seeing some of the greats of the eighties: Kelly, LeMond, Roche, Hinault, Delgado, Yates and many more.
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The High Life
Type: Clip • Published 2017-04-29
Top Cast
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- Director
- Peter Carr
- Original Score
- Stevie Winwood
- Original Title
- The High Life
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 52m
- Production Studios
- Granada Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Carr
Stevie Winwood
Rod Caird
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Carr
Director
Rod Caird
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The High Life
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What is The High Life about?
In 1984 Scottish cyclist Robert Millar created a stir by winning the King of the Mountains jersey and finishing fourth overall in the Tour de France. In this unique film made in 1985 with the eyes of the UK on him, the camera records his feelings about the year, his performance and morale within the team. With flashbacks to his stage win in 1984, mixed with 1985 footage of the Tour, Vuelta and Worlds, the bike fan is treated to a behind the scenes view of life in the Peugeot team. Interviews with Millar and team mate Alan Peiper give a insight into bike racing politics at the time. Enjoy seeing some of the greats of the eighties: Kelly, LeMond, Roche, Hinault, Delgado, Yates and many more.
Who directed The High Life?
The High Life was directed by Peter Carr.
Who stars in The High Life?
The principal cast of The High Life includes Robert Millar, Philippa York, Bernard Hinault, Greg LeMond.
When was The High Life released and how long is it?
The High Life was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 52m.
Who composed the musical score for The High Life?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The High Life was composed by Stevie Winwood.
