Rallye Paris-Dakar

Rallye Paris-Dakar presents the 1984 Dakar Rally, highlighting its significance as the 6th running of this famed event. The course extended through several countries, including Ivory Coast, Guinea, Sierra Leone, and Mauritania, presenting unique challenges for the competitors.

The film features a cast that includes Iris Berben, Claude Brasseur, Hanno Pöschl, and Jacky Ickx, adding depth to the adventure theme. The event saw 427 competitors, with René Metge and Dominique Lemoyne winning the car class in a Porsche 953, while Gaston Rahier took the motorcycles class. The film captures the spirit and intensity of this legendary rally.