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A raw look at the danger and dreams fueling 1970s Formula One racing.

ONE BY ONE

1975 · 01:26:00 · PG · Documentary / Sport · IMDB TMDB

Intended to be about the passing of the torch from Stewart to Cevert; One By One is a documentary chronicling the lives of Formula 1 racers in the seventies.

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What is One By One about?

One By One is a 1975 United States documentary sport film directed by Claude du Boc about the risks and passions of Formula One drivers in the 1970s, focusing on the fragility of life in the pursuit of speed.

Synopsis

Directed by Claude Du Boc and narrated by Stacey Keach the film centers on the fragility of life and the possibility of death for Formula One drivers of the 70's. This film includes access to the top F1 drivers like Jackie Stewart, Francois Cevert, Mike Hailwood and Peter Revson which would seem all but impossible in today's F1 world.
Details & Specs
Director
Claude du Boc
Release
1975
Runtime
1h 26m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Genres
Documentary, Sport
Also Known As
The Quick and the Dead, Fast Company, Champions Forever - The Formula One Drivers, Formel 1 - döden på fyra hjul, Dead Champions Forever, Overdrive

The SassyFlix Take

Before safety barriers and PR handlers, One By One puts you helmet-first into the high-octane, high-risk world of 1970s Formula One. With rare, up-close access to legends like Jackie Stewart and François Cévert, this doc doesn’t flinch from the sport’s deadly side or its glamorous edge.

Why Cult

Seventies F1 Access

Features unprecedented access to top Formula One drivers of the 1970s, a level of intimacy now unthinkable in modern racing.

Racing Accidents Examined

Explores the danger, risk, and reality of fatal accidents that haunted the Grand Prix circuit during its deadliest era.

Real Drivers, Real Stakes

Spotlights legends like Jackie Stewart, Niki Lauda, and François Cévert, documenting their passion and peril behind the wheel.

Narration by Stacy Keach

Stacy Keach lends his voice as narrator, guiding viewers through the glamor and grim realities of the F1 world.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is One By One about? +

One By One is a documentary focusing on the lives and dangers faced by Formula One drivers in the 1970s, highlighting both their dreams and the ever-present risk of death.

When was One By One released? +

One By One was released in 1975.

Who directed One By One? +

One By One was directed by Claude du Boc.

How long is One By One? +

One By One has a runtime of 86 minutes.

What genre is One By One? +

One By One is a documentary and sport film.

Where can I watch One By One? +

One By One is available to stream on SassyFlix.