Offerings to the God of Speed (1971)

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Short subject documentary about land speed record holder Burt Munro. Produced for NZBC.
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Jan 01, 1971
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00h 26m
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Short subject documentary about land speed record holder Burt Munro. Produced for NZBC.

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