Missile from the East

Missile from the East (2022)

The unbelievable story of East German racing ace, Ernst Degner.

Documentary TV Movie

Against the backdrop of the 1961 Swedish Grand Prix, East German motorcycle racer Ernst Degner flees the Iron Curtain. Returning to the racetrack the following season with Suzuki, the driver wins the world championship and catapults the Japanese industrial giant into global domination of the motorcycle industry. Set where two worlds collide – the colour and freedom of the West contrasts the oppression and threat of Cold War East Germany.

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  • Release Date: 2022-06-03
  • Runtime: 1h 31min
  • Director: Justin Stokes

Where to Watch Missile from the East Online

You can now watch Missile from the East online on the following streaming services in the United States.

    • Trailer

    Cast

    • James G. Nunn

      Ernst Degner

    • Murray Walker

      Self

    • James Matsumiya

      Self

    • Alan Wai

      Jimmy Matsumiya