Missile from the East
The unbelievable story of East German racing ace, Ernst Degner.
6.8
4 votes
2022
1h 31m
Documentary
TV Movie
Overview
Against the backdrop of the 1961 Swedish Grand Prix, East German motorcycle racer Ernst Degner flees the Iron Curtain. Returning to the racetrack the following season with Suzuki, the driver wins the world championship and catapults the Japanese industrial giant into global domination of the motorcycle industry. Set where two worlds collide – the colour and freedom of the West contrasts the oppression and threat of Cold War East Germany.
Directed by Justin Stokes
Top cast
Details
Status
Released
Release date
June 3, 2022
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Language
English
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