Slaying the Badger
"An American Contender. A French Legend."
Originally released in 2014. Slaying the Badger is a documentary film. directed by John Dower. At just 77 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Greg LeMond, Bernard Hinault, and Paul Köchli
Synopsis
Before Lance Armstrong, there was Greg LeMond, who is now the first and only American to win the Tour de France. In this engrossing documentary, LeMond looks back at the pivotal 1986 Tour, and his increasingly vicious rivalry with friend, teammate, and mentor Bernard Hinault. The reigning Tour champion and brutal competitor known as “The Badger,” Hinault ‘promised’ to help LeMond to his first victory, in return for LeMond supporting him in the previous year. But in a sport that purports to reward teamwork, it’s really every man for himself.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 22, 2014
11 years ago
Runtime
1h 17m
77 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (11 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- ESPN Films
- ESPN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Slaying the Badger about?
Before Lance Armstrong, there was Greg LeMond, who is now the first and only American to win the Tour de France. In this engrossing documentary, LeMond looks back at the pivotal 1986 Tour, and his ...
Who directed Slaying the Badger?
Slaying the Badger was directed by John Dower.
How long is Slaying the Badger?
Slaying the Badger has a runtime of 1 hours and 17 minutes (77 minutes total).
When was Slaying the Badger released?
Slaying the Badger was released on July 22, 2014 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Slaying the Badger?
The main cast of Slaying the Badger includes Greg LeMond, Bernard Hinault, Paul Köchli, Kathy LeMond, Phil Liggett.