George hamilton may not have been the perfect actor to play evel knievel in this 1972 biopic, but it could have been worse. Evel knievel 19382007 actor stunts evel knievel was born on october 17, 1938 in butte, montana, usa as robert craig knievel. George hamilton, as robert craig evel knievel, arrives and, in character, directly addresses the camera, telling the audience what an honor it is to perform for them. The story is a biography, with fictionalized events, of the famed motorcycle daredevil, who grew up in butte, montana. May 19, 2017 le film freebie and the bean 1974 vostfr admin 20170519t17. This is ten original songs written and recorded about evel with his permission, featuring obscure but topnotch country music players and singers.
Evel knievel is the man who wants to leap across the grand canyon on a jetpowered motorcycle, a project thats been delayed for a couple of years by the problem of getting an insurance policy. Also in 1974, evel and amherst records released at the sound city studios the selftitled album evel knievel, which included a press conference, an antidrug talk for his young fans, and four other tracks. This lp is not the usual evel knievel lp you find on internet searches, which is mostly recorded dialog. Dec 04, 2016 factbased account of the famous stuntman, from his early days to the nearfatal motorcycle jump at caesars palace. October 17, 1938 november 30, 2007, professionally known as evel knievel, was an american stunt performer and entertainer. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Also in 1974, evel and amherst records released at the sound city studios. There is a kind of public domain dvd but its awful. The harleydavidson xr750 is a racing motorcycle made by harleydavidson since 1970, primarily for dirt track racing, but also for road racing in the xrtt variant. On the morning of 28 feb 1971, famed motorcycle daredevil robert craig evel knievel arrives at californias ontario motor speedway to prepare for his latest stunt of jumping his bike over nineteen automobiles. Evel knievel, original name robert craig knievel, born october 17, 1938, butte, montana, u. Evel knievel official evel knievel website featuring. Being not as successful with this as he should be, he creates. The end jump is stopped in a freezeframe shot and a color matte, similar to that of the one that appears in the opening credits, appears over evel in midair.
In the pilot evel knievel must compete against a female motorcycle daredevil. Jun 03, 2009 biography of the famed motorcycle daredevil, much of which was filmed in his home town of butte, montana. With sam elliott, noble willingham, gary barton, michael anderson jr pilot for an adventure and comedy series starring sam elliott as the title character and gary barton as his sidekick. Evel knievel 1971 letterboxd social film discovery. The film opens with shots of the empty ontario motor speedway in california on the morning of february 28, 1971. Its equal parts comedy and biography with plenty of stunts thrown in for good measure, its 1. In the pilot, evel knievel must compete against a female motorcycle daredevil. Apparently, i had still underestimated the cultural penetration that evel knievel was able to muster in the 1970s.
Based on the technology or filming practices of the early 70s, this is an average type of film. Evel knievel 2004 film, a television film directed by john badham. Not yet decided is who collects should flight not prove horizontal. Already interested in cars and motorcycles in his youth, bobby knievel fulfills his dream by becoming the owner of several car shops. Evel knievel tv movie 1974 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The career jumps and stunts of motorcycle daredevil evel knievel spanned from 1965 to 1980.
I always liked the dry comedy of this comical movie of the great evel knievel and the actors appearing in this movie. This 1971 feature film tells the story of infamous motorcycle daredevil, evel. The film depicts knievel reflecting on major events in his life, particularly his. I got this as a three dollar add on which made it a must have. Evel knievel 1971 george hamilton actor, sue lyon actor, marvin j. Evel knievel retired in 1976 but not before his last major jump, clearing 14 greyhound. Knievel used his own money to have actordirector john derek produce a film of. Robert craig knievel professionally known as evel knievel, was an american stunt performer. He died of pulmonary disease in clearwater, florida, in 2007, aged 69. The fancy starspangled suit might seem cheesy now but there was a time when evel knievel was the ultimat. Evel knievel began jumping the xr750 at the height of his career between december 1970 and october 1976 although a failed practice jump was made in january 1977 and captured on film. Evel knievel 1971 film, a film starring george hamilton. The xr750 was designed in response to a 1969 change in ama grand national championship rules that leveled the playing field for makes other than harleydavidson, allowing japanese and british motorcycles to outperform the.
Knievel kept up his pursuit of the united states government to allow him to jump the grand canyon. Directed by 1 writing credits 3 cast 51 produced by 4. Robbie knievel is the son of the stuntman robert evel knievel and his first wife, linda. Le film freebie and the bean 1974 vostfr film complet. The film also showcases knievels rise from a small town rebel. It is not very well shooted or edited, the acting is mostly bad, outside the main characters, george hamilton does an alright job, but kind of makes evel knievel look like a douchebag, sue lyon is just very charming in this movie. The film is still an enjoyable if somewhat dated romp and contains some good archival footage of the real evel especially the failed jump at ceasars palace. An american icon from his humble roots in the unlikely town of butte, mt, knievel rode his motorcycle and guts to an unparalleled level of worldwide. With george hamilton, sue lyon, bert freed, rod cameron. The movie will be based on the 2008 book life of evel by writer stuart barker. The film ends with knievel performing a daredevil jump over a pit of fire, this time successfully. Evel knievel rides into town at head of traveling museum. The majority of his jumps were made on the harleydavidson xr750 motorcycle. Biography of the famed motorcycle daredevil, much of which was filmed in his home town of butte, montana.
The ads appearing in this video were not put there. Evel knievel 1976 montana licehse plate framed personally owned rare vintage one of a kind memorabilia. The third of four children two boys and two girls, knievel is named after his paternal grandfather. What are the most insanely daring stunts since evel knievel. Evel knievel 1971 movie this is the best quality version of the movie that i have seen. I am evel knievel is the untold story of this legendary figure who gave birth to the culture and the meaning of the word extreme. Come see the evel knievel museum at historic harley davidson in topeka kansas. This 1971 feature film tells the story of infamous motorcycle daredevil, evel knievel.
Factbased account of the famous stuntman, from his early days to the nearfatal motorcycle jump at caesars palace. Mat hoffman and kelly knievel talk about snake river. Knievels nationally televised motorcycle jumps, including his 1974 attempt to jump. Again, other than the lack of restoring this dvd, the moviedisc isnt too terribly bad if youd seen this movie before but if you. If you were a boy in america in the 70s, youll want to check this out. All evel knievel posters are produced ondemand using archival inks, ship within 48 hours, and include a 30day moneyback guarantee. One of a number 70s of films about stunt work including hooper. Buy evel knievel posters designed by millions of artists and iconic brands from all over the world. This is the pilot for a proposed weekly tv show, wherein evel knievel. He topped that in 1974, when he performed the same feat, 1,350 feet in the air, in a. The film depicts knievel reflecting on major events in his life just before a big jump. Mar 10, 2016 already interested in cars and motorcycles in his youth, bobby knievel fulfills his dream by becoming the owner of several car shops. As a professional daredevil, knievel attempted or successfully jumped over 75 ramptoramp motorcycle jumps, as well as, his failed 1974 x2 skycycle rocket jump. One of the common movie posters for the film depicts knievel jumping his.
Evel knievel roller coaster, a wooden roller coaster at six flags st. Over the course of his career, he attempted more than 75 ramptoramp motorcycle jumps knievel was inducted into the motorcycle hall of fame in 1999. Knievel, who died in 2007 at the age of 69, made a name for himself with a. The film depicts knievel reflecting on major events in his life just before a big. Apr 09, 2007 8mm film taken of evel knievel in may 1974 at dragway 42 in west salem ohio. Customize your evel knievel poster with hundreds of different frame options, and get the exact look that you want for your wall. He also has a granddaughter and grandson, analise and kane. Evel knievel is a 1971 motion picture starring george hamilton as motorcycle daredevil evel knievel. Knievel, who died in 2007 at the age of 69, made a name for himself with a series of jawdropping motorcycle jumps. Evel knievel is an actiondrama with documentary parts. Jul 17, 2014 evel knievel 1971 movie this is the best quality version of the movie that i have seen.
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