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One sheet silkscreen movie poster for the 1971 American documentary film
"On Any Sunday", directed by Bruce Brown. The film is a classic in motorcycle culture, widely considered one of the greatest motorcycle movies ever made.
Summary of the Film
Plot: The documentary provides an inside look at the world of motorcycle racing, exploring various forms of the sport, including motocross, desert racing (like the Baja 1000), ice racing in Canada, and flat-track racing. It aims to show the motivations of the racers and portray motorcycling in a positive light, contrasting with the "renegade hoodlums" image often presented in Hollywood at the time.
Key Figures: The film features several racing legends, including Mert Lawwill, Malcolm Smith, and the actor Steve McQueen, who was also a passionate motorcycle enthusiast and helped finance the film.
Impact: "On Any Sunday" was a critical and commercial success, earning an Academy Award nomination for Best Documentary Feature in 1972. It is credited with significantly boosting the popularity of motorcycle sport in America and changing public perceptions of motorcyclists.
Filmmaking: Bruce Brown, also known for the iconic surfing documentary The Endless Summer (mentioned on the poster), used innovative filming techniques, including mounting cameras on riders' helmets to capture a unique point-of-view perspective. |
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