This spring Italy’s Raiuno TV station will pay tribute to the great Italian cyclist Marco Pantani by airing a made for TV drama that depicts the late riders life and cycling career. The film’s director, Caludius Bonivednto, says that the film will feature many highlights of Pentani’ career – including wins in the Giro and Tour – but that it will stop short of covering Pantani’s 2004 death. The film will feature Ronaldo Ravello as Pantani, and Nicolletta Romanov as Pantani’s fiancé. No word yet on whether the film will air on international Raiuno affiliates, or if it will be translated for an international audience. If not, Netflix might offer up some salvation via their international section…we hope.

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