Ride for Your Life (1967)
This short documentary is about Mike Duff, a Canadian motorcycle racer, and the sport that almost killed him. After a near-fatal crash in Japan and extensive surgery and therapy, Duff returned to racing to claim two victories in Canadian races. Though the sport takes its toll on the lives of his friends and fellow competitors annually, the racer explains he can’t give up just yet – not before winning a world championship.
Director: Robin Spry
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 9 min
Release Date: January 1, 1967
Cast
- Mike Duff - Self - Motorcycle Racer
Music: The Mothers of Invention
Cinematography: Georges Dufaux, Jean Roy
Editing: Barrie Howells
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Robin Spry
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ride for Your Life about?
- This short documentary is about Mike Duff, a Canadian motorcycle racer, and the sport that almost killed him. After a near-fatal crash in Japan and extensive surgery and therapy, Duff returned to racing to claim two victories in Canadian races. Though the sport takes its toll on the lives of his friends and fellow competitors annually, the racer explains he can’t give up just yet – not before winning a world championship.
- Who directed Ride for Your Life?
- Ride for Your Life was directed by Robin Spry.
- Who stars in Ride for Your Life?
- Ride for Your Life stars Mike Duff.
- How long is Ride for Your Life?
- Ride for Your Life has a runtime of 9m (9 minutes).
- What genre is Ride for Your Life?
- Ride for Your Life is a Documentary film.
- Where was Ride for Your Life produced?
- Ride for Your Life was produced in Canada.