Champion. Hero. Legend. Cheat. The Program is based on a true story.
It tells the true events of the fleeting rise and fall of one of the most celebrated and controversial men in recent history, Lance Armstrong. The film is adapted from sports journalist David Walsh’s book; Seven Deadly Sins: My Pursuit of Lance Armstrong. Walsh (Chris O’Dowd) becomes convinced that Armstrong’s (Ben Foster) performances during the Tour de France victories are fueled by banned substances. With this strong feeling, he starts hunting for evidence that will finally expose Armstrong.
The Program is a tense and suspenseful thriller, retelling of the cyclist’s rise to fame, battle with cancer, and dramatic fall when the truth was finally uncovered.
Watch the trailer here;
In UK cinemas today – 16th October 2015.
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