A young and gifted cyclist whom Gino Bartali recruits as a teammate, Fausto Coppi develops into his greatest sporting rival. Bartali encourages him early in his career, while their rivalry shapes professional cycling after the war. Despite repeated competition, Coppi and Bartali eventually agree to race cooperatively and maintain mutual respect.
Simone Gandolfo has 22 screen credits in a career dating back to 2000. Signature works include La leggenda del bandito e del campione, Bartali: The Iron Man, FRATELLI. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
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