The film has been made during the great, classic cycle race "Giro d'Italia", which Jørgen Leth followed during the 22 days it took, together with Swedish photographer Dan Holmberg and the author Ebbe Traberg as sound engineer. This race is pictured as a novel with the competing heroes of the professional cycling in a number of dramatic incidents. This film tells about the tactical game behind the scenes and about the professional racer's ideas of honour and the unwritten laws which he has to observe, if he will not be left out.
| Original title | Stjernerne og vandbærerne |
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| Danish title | Stjernerne og vandbærerne |
| Keywords | Merckx, Eddy, 1970-1979, Cycling, Cycle races, Italy |
| Director | Jørgen Leth |
| Screenplay | Jørgen Leth |
| Director of Photography | Dan Holmberg |
| Editor | Christian Hartkopp |
| Sound | Ole Henning Hansen, Ebbe Traberg |
| Composer | Gunner Møller Pedersen |
| Appearance | Ole Ritter, Gimondi, Eddy Merckx |
| Production country | Denmark |
| Domestic distribution | Statens Filmcentral |
| Technical info | 1020 meter, 16 mm, Normal, Eastmancolor, Optiphone |
| Danish theatrical release | 01.03.1974 |
| Cinemas | Hjerter Dame |
| Danish rating | Allowed for all |
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| Production company | Minerva Film, Statens Filmcentral |
| Commissioned by | Statens Filmcentral |
| Domestic distribution | Statens Filmcentral |
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Direction |
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| Direction | Jørgen Leth |
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Script |
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| Script | Jørgen Leth |
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Cinematography |
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| Cinematography | Dan Holmberg |
| Camera operator: motorbike | Sergio Penazzo |
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Stills |
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| Stills | Paul Coerten |
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Editing |
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| Editing | Christian Hartkopp |
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Music |
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| Music | Gunner Møller Pedersen |
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Sound |
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| Sound | Ole Henning Hansen |
| Sound | Ebbe Traberg |
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Voiceover |
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| Voiceover | Jørgen Leth |
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Appearance |
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| Appearance | Ole Ritter |
| Appearance | Gimondi |
| Appearance | Eddy Merckx |
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