Dust to Glory (2005)

A documentary on the Baja 1000, an annual off-road race held in Baja, Mexico that attracts hundreds of racers, their souped-up machines, and thousands of fans.

Director:

Dana Brown

Writer:

Dana Brown

Stars:

Mario Andretti, Sal Fish, James Garner

1 nomination.

Cast

Credited cast:
Mario Andretti	...	Himself
Sal Fish	...	Himself
James Garner	...	Himself (archive footage)
Robby Gordon	...	Himself
Billy Hammon	...	Himself
Ricky Johnson	...	Himself
Mike McCoy	...	Himself
Chad McQueen	...	Himself
Steve McQueen	...	Himself (archive footage)
J.N. Roberts	...	Himself
Jimmy N. Roberts	...	Himself
Rick Shuster	...	Helicopter pilot
Lance Strumpf	...	Helicopter Pilot

Storyline

An action-adventure documentary chronicling the most notorious and dangerous race in the world--the Tecate SCORE Baja 1000. Rivaling the Indy 500 and 25 Hours of Daytona, the race across Baja's peninsula is unpredictable, grueling and raw--just like the uncharted American West of yesteryear. To capture the vast desert panoramas and intense action of the race, the film team utilized, fifty-five cameras, four helicopters, a four-passenger buggy camera car and a crew of over eighty people. Thousands of participants, generations of families and racing icons such as Robby Gordon, Mario Andretti, Jimmy Vasser and Motorcycle Supercross legend Mike Mouse McCoy joined together to experience the thrill and glory of the infamous race--an event of sheer human determination.

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Plot Keywords:

race | desert | mexico | helicopter | accident | 

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Taglines:

There are a few moments in life you feel greatness.

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Genres:

Documentary | Action | Adventure | Sport

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for racing action and peril, and for some language

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

1 April 2005 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Ensenada, Baja California Norte, Mexico

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$15,757 (USA) (1 April 2005)

Gross:

$639,990 (USA) (17 June 2005)

Company Credits

Production Co:

BronWa Pictures, Dusted Productions, Gotham Group

Technical Specs

Runtime:

97 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Goofs

During the introduction of the drivers competing in the Baja 1000, Robbie and Mike Groff were incorrectly labeled. The actual order from left to right; Robbie Groff, Jimmy Vasser and Mike Groff.

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Quotes

Narrator: the Baja Peninsula: a place between the Old West and the Twilight Zone

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Connections

References Step Into Liquid (2003)

User Reviews

Endless Summer, for dirt

Just saw this excellent film tonight. Even though I'm a street rider and not a big racing spectator, I must say I am amazed. Picture, if you will, 300-plus vehicles of all descriptions, from dirt bikes, to quads, to million-dollar sand buggies, to stock VW Beetles (yes, I said stock) flying across the desert hell-bent-for-election, over all manner of terrain; paved roads, rocks, beaches and choking clouds of silt and dust, all chasing the clock, maybe, just maybe, you might come close to the spectacle of the 1000.

This film reminds me a lot of the classic Endless Summer, reflecting the passion of the sport and it's participants, their dedication to the sport and to their extended families of team members, fellow racers, and even spectators.

Amazing footage, especially of the motorcycle competitors. Excellent interviews and narration. The action footage (yes, even a few crashes) is some of the best I have seen in motor-sports coverage. Great overview of the history of the race (although some more vintage footage would be really cool) and some of the race's more well-known competitors.

A must see for any off-roader, racing enthusiast, or motor-head.