Lauda - The Untold Story (2014)

  • NR
  • 10/01/2014 (AT)
  • Documentary
  • 1h 30m

Overview

In 1976 Niki Lauda survived one of the most famous crashes in Formula One history. Using previously unseen footage, LAUDA: THE UNTOLD STORY explains what happened on that fateful, and near fatal day at the Nurburgring, then follows Lauda’s courageous journey to recovery culminating in a miraculous comeback in Monza just weeks later. The film also investigates the impact that his crash had not just on his own life but on the sport as a whole, looking at the safety developments from the 1900s to the present day. Featuring exclusive access to Mercedes HQ and interviews with Lauda, his family, and motorsports legends past and present including Sir Jackie Stewart, David Coulthard, Mark Webber, Lewis Hamilton, Nico Rosberg, Hans-Joachim Stuck and Jochen Mass. LAUDA: THE UNTOLD STORY is a must-see for all motorsport fans.

Hannes Michael Schalle

Director, Writer

Alistair Audsley

Writer

Guenther Mitterhuber

Writer

Cast

Xaver Hutter's headshot

Xaver Hutter

Narrator
Niki Lauda's headshot

Niki Lauda

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David Coulthard's headshot

David Coulthard

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Lewis Hamilton's headshot

Lewis Hamilton

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Nico Rosberg's headshot

Nico Rosberg

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Mark Webber's headshot

Mark Webber

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Jackie Stewart's headshot

Jackie Stewart

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Jochen Mass's headshot

Jochen Mass

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