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1984Movie25 min

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64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Rotten Tomatoes–62%
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Rotten Tomatoes–62%

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A documentary on the history on mankind's attempts to reach high speeds. Starting with the invention of the bicycle, going on to sports cars, cars with jet engines, rocket-powered cars, attempts to break the sound barrier, and rocket-engine airplanes. Each achievement is documented by title card indicating the speed reached in miles per hour.

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