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Missile from the East

The story of East German motorcycle racer Ernst Degner, who, at the height of the Cold War and on the cusp of achieving his life ambition to win the world championship, fled East Germany with his family in a heart-stopping escape.

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Cast & Crew See All

Aliona Baranova
Gerda Degner
Andrew Fettes
Walter Kaaden
James G. Nunn
Ernst Degner

Awards

  • 2022 - Golden Palm Award - THE BEST FILM COMPETING IN ALL CATEGORIES - winner
  • 2022 - Best Producer - Best Producers - winner
  • 2022 - Leo Award - Best Documentary - winner