Hugo Koblet - The Charming Cyclist

Overview

Zurich-born Hugo Koblet was the first international cycling star of the post-war period. He was a stylist on the bicycle and in life, and a huge heartthrob. Koblet had a meteoric rise and won the Giro d'Italia in 1950. Once he had reached the zenith of his career, Koblet was put under pressure by overly ambitious officials and ended up ruining his health with drugs. In 1954, he married a well-known model and they became a celebrity dream couple. After his athletic career ended, Koblet began to lose his footing. Threatened by bankruptcy, he crashed his Alfa into a tree.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

September 16, 2010

Original language

German

Spoken languages

german, french, italian

Countries

Switzerland

Production

SRG SSR,Teleclub AG,Maximage,Maximage, SRG SSR, Teleclub AG

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt1479682