Hell on Wheels
At a glance
Hell on Wheels is a 2004 documentary film directed by Pepe Danquart. It follows the 100th anniversary Tour de France, held in 2003, through the perspective of Germany’s Team Telekom, with attention to riders Erik Zabel and Rolf Aldag. The film was released in the United States under the title Hell on Wheels; its German title is Höllentour. It is a German production in German and runs for 120 minutes. For viewers interested in the Tour de France, the film centers on one team’s experience of the race rather than offering a general account of cycling. Danquart also directed the film; his earlier work Black Rider (Schwarzfahrer) received an Academy Award for Live Action Short Film in 1993.
Who it is for
A fit for viewers interested in the 2003 Tour de France and the experience of Team Telekom. Its German-language presentation may suit viewers comfortable with German.
What is good
- Follows the 2003 Tour de France.
- Focuses on Team Telekom riders Erik Zabel and Rolf Aldag.
- Runs 120 minutes.
- Directed by Pepe Danquart.
What to know first
- The listed language is German.
- Its focus is specifically the 2003 Tour de France.
Verdict
Hell on Wheels offers a team-centered view of the 2003 Tour de France through Team Telekom and two named riders. It may appeal to viewers seeking a German documentary about that race.
Details
- Year
- 2004wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- Runtime
- 120 minwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- Director
- Pepe Danquartwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- Country
- Germanywikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- Subjects
- 2003 Tour de Francewikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- IMDb
- tt0411498wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
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Sources
- wikidata.org/wiki/Q1644045· checked 3 Oct 2026
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hell_on_Wheels_(2004_film)· checked 2 Oct 2026