On the Pole: Eddie Sachs (1961)
- Genre: Documentary
- Release Date: 1961-08-31
- Runtime: 1h 1min
- Language: English
- Production Company: Drew Associates
- Production Country: United States of America
- Directors: Richard Leacock, D. A. Pennebaker.
A direct-cinema portrait of Indianapolis 500 driver Eddie Sachs, filmed before, during, and after the 1960 race as he competes from pole position. Using pioneering mobile camera and sound techniques, the film captures the psychological intensity of racing and the personal cost of high-speed competition.
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| Directing | Richard Leacock | Director |
| Production | Robert Drew | Producer |
| Directing | D. A. Pennebaker | Director |
| Crew | Richard Leacock | Cinematography |
| Crew | Albert Maysles | Cinematography |
| Crew | Abbot Mills | Cinematography |
| Crew | D. A. Pennebaker | Cinematography |
| Crew | Bill Ray | Cinematography |
| Editing | Robert Farren | Editor |
| Editing | Larry Moyer | Editor |
| Editing | Anita Posner | Editor |
