Missile From The East
90min Feature Documentary.
Now available on TV+ and Amazon Prime in Europe.
The story of East German Grand Prix racer Ernst Degner who, at the height of the Cold War and on the cusp of achieving his life’s ambition to win the World Championship, flees East Germany with his family in a heart stopping escape.
Golden Palm - 22nd Beverly Hills Film Festival
Best Feature Doc - Da Vinci International
Exceptional Excellence - Docs Without Borders
Audience Choice - TMFF
“If you like sports Docs served with a side of Cold War intrigue, you’ll enjoy this film.” - THE GUARDIAN
★★★★ - DAILY MAIL ON SUNDAY
“The film portrays in more detail than ever the story of motorcycling’s greatest escape, and the tragedy that followed.” - MOTORCYCLE NEWS
CREDITS.
DIRECTOR JUSTIN STOKES | PRODUCED BY MIKE WELLS AND NICK TAUSSIG | COMMISSIONED BY SKY | COMPOSERS BENJI MERRISON AND WILL SLATER | RECREATION CINEMATOGRAPHY MALTE ROSENFELD | INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION AND SALES ABACUS MEDIA AND NIGHT TRAIN MEDIA
AN HLA AND SALON PICTURES PRODUCTION
