Pantani: The Accidental Death of a Cyclist

Pantani: The Accidental Death of a Cyclist

Every man has his own mountain to climb

NR 2014 · 96 min · ★ 6.9 · Documentary

In 1998 Marco Pantani, the most flamboyant and popular cyclist of his era, won both the Tour de France and Giro d'Italia, a titanic feat of physical and mental endurance that no rider has repeated since. He was a hero to millions, the saviour of cycling following the doping scandals which threatened to destroy the sport. However, less than six years later, aged just 34, he died alone, in a cheap hotel room, from acute cocaine poisoning. He had been an addict for five years. This is the story of the tragic battles fought by the most important Italian cyclist of his generation; man verses mountain, athlete verses addiction, Marco Pantani verses himself.

Directed by James Erskine · Written by James Erskine

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Nicola Amaducci Self - Contributor
Evgeni Berzin Self - Contributor
Romani Cenni Self - Contributor
Sandro Donati Self - Contributor
Greg LeMond Self - Contributor
Paolo Pantani Self - Contributor
Tonina Pantani Self - Contributor
Roberto Pregnolato Self - Contributor
Matt Rendell Self - Contributor
Giuseppe Roncucci Self - Contributor
Vittorio Savini Self - Contributor
Pierguido Soprani Self - Contributor

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