On any sunday the next chapter should be the best news in motorcycling for years, but im a little concerned. It wasnt at all like the image a lot of people had about motorcycle riders in those days. You might have heard of the 1971 doc on any sunday, produced by avid motorcycle guy steve mcqueen and directed by bruce brown, whod made his name prior to it with groundbreaking movies about surfing, particularly 1964s the endless summer. On any sunday stories with malcolm smith motorcyclist. The original on any sunday was released in 1971 and was nominated for an academy award in 1972 for documentary feature. The next chapter will be part of the tilt film festival showing in major cities.
On any sunday, the next chapter released back in 71, on any sunday is one of the bestloved motorcycle movies of all time. On any sunday director bikes on sale triumph motorcycle. The common thread in these popular documentaries was director bruce brown, who died on sunday in. Directed by bruce brownfamous for the surf classic endless summerit captured the spirit of motorcyling in a way that even nonriders could understand. The film is the sequel to dana browns earlier dust to glory documentary. The film will be in theaters nationwide on november 7. But did you know that sunday was kind of the start of a franchise. Motorcycles belonging to the late bruce brown, director of perhaps the greatest motorcycle film of all time, on any sunday, will go on sale next month.
Steve mcqueens original on any sunday husqvarna 400 cross. Featuring the legendary malcolm smith, this bruce brown film is a timeless classic. The 1970 husqvarna ridden by the hollywood actor in the famous documentary is to be auctioned by bonhams along with a oneownerfromnew 1949 brough superior. On any sunday is a 1971 american documentary film about motorcycle sport, directed by bruce brown.
To me it is an unforgettable film, and i was very happy to be a part of it in some small way. His previous film, 1966s the endless summer, brought the world of surfing to a similarly wide audience around the world. I just thought it would be neat to do a movie about motorcycle racing and the. Featuring the inside scoop on the life of motorcycle champion mert lawwill and malcolm smith. Brown tried to show the unique talents needed for the different forms of racing.
For instance, the motocross riders were typically freespirited types, while desert racers were often loners. For some local motorcycle racing enthusiasts, 1971 was a vintage year in lake elsinore. Dana brown, son of famous documentary director bruce brown who created the ultimate motorcycle film on any sunday, has produced the sequel. Dec 06, 2015 on any sunday has been described as the most exciting film ever made on motorcycling but there are plenty of things folks dont know about the movie. The film will journey deeper into the humanity, thrills and excitement. In fact if you havent seen it im going to ask you to go grab it from itunes here, watch it, then come back and keep reading ok, now were all on the same page. Bruce brown inducted to the motorcycle museums hall of fame 1999 creator of classic motorcycle film, on any sunday moviemaker bruce brown produced the classic motorcycling movie on any sunday in 1971. What follows is all handsomely shot and not without some general interestbut the movies only really going to play for you if motorcycles and. Sep 24, 2019 motorcycles belonging to the late bruce brown, director of perhaps the greatest motorcycle film of all time, on any sunday, will go on sale next month. On any sunday revisited dvd, 2000 for sale online ebay. Steve mcqueens husqvarna from the film on any sunday tom cruise riding in top gun trailer on youtube happy birthday to the motorcycle diaries. Bruce brown, the creatordirector of on any sunday inarguably the best motorcycle racing film ever made passed yesterday in his sleep at home in santa barbara, california. Watch film in 1971, on any sunday, directed by bruce brown, wrote its place in motorcycle history.
It was nominated for a 1972 academy award for best. From steve mcqueen, i think bruce browns motorcycle film on any sunday is the best thing that has ever happened to motorcycling. A lot more art goes into a film like on any sunday that might be apparent. The closing scene of the documentary famously features mert lawwill, malcolm smith, and movie star steve mcqueen riding over sand dunes and out across a beach at sunset. This documentary was directed by dana brown, the son of ama motorcycle hall of famer bruce brown creator of the iconic motorcycling movie on any sunday. Sep 25, 2014 on any sunday, the next chapter is an exploration into the pursuit of excitement, passion and life in the world of motorcycle riding. Browns movie conveyed the fun and enjoyment that motorcycling added to peoples lives. The new teaser provides a nearly fourminute heartpounding glimpse of the upcoming feature documentary featuring vintage triumph motorcycle racer and mechanic jeff meatball tulinius from the hell on. On any sunday, the next chapter is an exploration into the pursuit of excitement, passion and life in the world of motorcycle riding. The next chapter is an exploration into the 2 wheeled world of motorcycle riding. On any sunday seemed to strike a chord with youngsters. Excellent behind the scenes commentary on making the on any sunday movie. Released in 1971, bruce browns on any sunday is the quintessential motorcycle film. It was nominated for the best documentary academy award that year.
The movie was a success and helped spur the explosive growth of motorcycling during the 1970s. Triumph street triple rs to feature in new dc action film. Bruce browns motorcycle docu on any sunday gets sequel. Here, taking his fathers original documentary as a model, dana brown explores the global culture of. Shot during a twoyear period and edited from over 150 hours of footage, the film sets a new standard in motorcycle racing photography, and the film s action is enhanced by dominic frontieres. The same could be said for surfers with the release of slippery when wet in 1958, barefoot adventure in 1960, or endless summer in 1966. It will be one of two motorcycle movies the other is crusty demons 20th anniversary along with other action documentaries about snowboarding, fighting, mountain climbing, etc. Whatever you do, dont miss it, cycle world magazine told readers. I am 73 and remember many of the names and personalities shown in this flick. The film was the motomovie of record for an entire generation of riders.
On any sunday features highlights and behindthescenes shots of some of the biggest name in the sport. Bruce died of natural causes, aged 80, died in december 2017, but his legend lives on in his academy award nominated 1971 film. On any sunday was nominated for an academy award for best featurelength documentary. This is the husqvarna 400 cross ridden by steve mcqueen in the seminal motorcycle documentary on any sunday undoubtedly one of the most important motorcycle films ever made. On any sunday the next chapter should be the best news in motorcycling for years, but im a little concerned dana brown at work. Good presentation of motorcycle hot shoes and events. For instance, the motocross riders were typically freespirited types, while desert racers. It shone the spotlight on the motorcycle scene at the time, profiling legends like dave aldana, malcolm smith and steve mcqueen. Originally titled, motorcycle sport and the men who ride on any sunday a titlemakes it sound like someones college term paper the film is a fun, informative look at the different kinds of. Here, taking his fathers original documentary as a model, dana brown explores the global culture. This is the coolest motorcycle film ever, featuring the king of cool steve mcqueen. Even today, it holds up and is worth tracking down. On any sunday and endless summer director bruce brown. Bruce died of natural causes, aged 80, died in december 2017, but his legend lives on in his.
Troy lee designs have created a limited edition on any sunday tribute helmet pictured below its not a decorative lid though, it. The film contains the whole us motorcycle sports of the year 1970. Oct 04, 2014 on any sunday, the next chapter released back in 71, on any sunday is one of the bestloved motorcycle movies of all time. The next chapter captures the passion for motorcycle riding first portrayed in the original film in 1971 and continues today. Motorcycle films to watch, part ii american motorcyclist. Documentary on motorcycle racing featuring stars of the sport, including film star steve mcqueen, a racer in his own right. Limited edition on any sunday helmet by troy lee designs. It took two years and more than 150 hours of footage to come up with the masterpiece. But larry shocked me for his great rock drumming on the film score of dominic frontieres arr. Dana has also produced the brilliant baja documentary dust to glory, so expectations are high. The film, starring triumphriding the great escape icon steve mcqueen, documented the 1970 season of ama grand national racing as it followed defending champion mert lawwill. Watch on any sunday 1971 full movie free online streaming.
Sep 23, 20 fabulous clip from the film on any sunday with steve mcqueen. Fabulous clip from the film on any sunday with steve mcqueen. It seems like many of the talk shows were looking to create some sort of controversy over the movie. A triumph cub owner, his oscarnominated 1971 movie on any sunday effortlessly brought the colour, exhilaration and fun of motorcycling to the masses. Jul 17, 2018 the 1970 husqvarna ridden by the hollywood actor in the famous documentary is to be auctioned by bonhams along with a oneownerfromnew 1949 brough superior.
Forty years ago, the iconic documentary film on any sunday was shot on location here. Steve mcqueens iconic motorcycle from on any sunday up. Steve mcqueens iconic motorcycle from on any sunday up for. On any sunday, the next chapter official trailer youtube. A documentary following the lives of motorcycle racers and racing enthusiasts, including actor steve mcqueen. On any sunday has been described as the most exciting film ever made on motorcycling but there are plenty of things folks dont know about the movie. The audience is taken on a visual ride in what i believe is finally the definitive film on motorcycling. Shot during a twoyear period and edited from over 150 hours of footage, the film sets a new standard in motorcycle racing photography, and the films action is enhanced by dominic frontieres. Red bull media house and freeride entertainment are behind on any sunday, the next chapter, which will act as a followup to bruce. For many motorcycle enthusiasts, the 1971 film on any sunday was a seminal movie that began for some, invigorated for many others, their favorite pastime. A sequel is now being readied for release, directed by. From a historical perspective, the motorcycles featured in the film. Its a wonderful trip down memory lane of a time when you could afford a decent off road bike on paper round money and join the hundreds of other kids and adults riding their socks off in the local wildlands in a more innocent time before health and safety and councils banning. I watch this movie at least once or twice a year and feel it is the most classic motorcycle movie ever and will never be surpassed.
Its tremendously hard to get the footage, first of all. Dana has also produced the brilliant baja documentary dust to glory. This all ocurred during my younger biking years and it brought back a lot of memories. It featured actor steve mcqueen and top motorcycle racers such as malcolm smith and mert lawwill. The 1971 documentary film on any sunday is compulsory viewing for any motorcycle enthusiast. As a motorcyclist, few movies carry the same monumental and emotional weight as on any sunday. Originally titled, motorcycle sport and the men who ride on any sunday a title makes it sound like someones college term paper the film is a fun, informative look at the different kinds.
In 1971, on any sunday, directed by bruce brown, wrote its place in motorcycle history. The film follows the racing and drama of the legendary score baja desert race. Inspired by bruce browns 1971 documentary, on any sunday, chronicles the international sport of motorcycle racing. On any sunday 40 years later in lake elsinore lake. We worked the hawaii 5ojohn guerin worked all of those exclusively on drums. On any sunday is a 1971 american documentary feature. Dana browns followup to his father bruce browns 1971 classic oscarnominated film about motorcycle racing. It is, without question, the finest motorcycle movie ever made. No film before or since has captured the pure joy, thrill and skill of motorcycling quite like it. Brown went beyond surfing a few times with films about motorcycle sport, on any sunday 1971, which is held in high regard as one of the best motorcycle documentaries of all time, on any sunday ii 1981, baja classic 1991, and on any sunday. On any sunday you could always find me up to my ears in mud too. The most exciting film ever made on motorcycle sport find more at. It was nominated for a 1972 academy award for best documentary feature.
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