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Built To Win: John Surtees
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Built To Win: John Surtees

2023-09-03 · 87 min · Not rated

Documentary

Feature length documentary exploring the life of legendary racer John Surtees. In a career spanning four decades John Surtees became the first man to win the Isle Of Man TT three times in succession and to this day, is still the only person to have won world championships on both two and four wheels.

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Directors
J.P. Davidson
Production companies
triptik films, 500cc Films
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Doug NyeDoug NyeSelf
Mike NicksSelf
Alan CathcartSelf
Charles Gordon-LennoxSelf
Sammy MillerSelf
Jane SurteesSelf
Leonora SurteesSelf

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