The film opens with knievel sneaking into an orphanage late at night to deliver presents. In my opinion, its only value is in the reproduction of the original poster art on its cover. She played the wife of daredevil evel knievel in the film evel knievel 1971. This 1971 feature film tells the story of infamous motorcycle daredevil, evel knievel.
Jazz on the screen is a reference work of filmographic information and does not point to digitized versions of the items described. Already interested in cars and motorcycles in his youth, bobby knievel fulfills his dream by becoming the owner of several car shops. 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. George hamilton starred in the 1971 film titled evel knievel, while knievel himself starred in the 1977 film viva knievel. The career jumps and stunts of motorcycle daredevil evel knievel spanned from 1965 to 1980. Knievel then prepares for another of his stunt jumps. This lp is not the usual evel knievel lp you find on internet searches, which is mostly recorded dialog.
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. The movie did middling business in summer 1971, but knievels appearance fees skyrocketed. I was happy to find it for sale at such a good price. George hamilton in evel knievel 1971 george hamilton and sue lyon in evel knievel 1971 george.
I think george hamilton nailed the character in this film. But this movie is about knievel s early life and rise to legend status. Again, other than the lack of restoring this dvd, the moviedisc isnt too terribly bad if youd seen this movie before but if you. But this movie is about knievels early life and rise to legend status. Evel knievel 1971 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Being not as successful with this as he should be, he creates. The majority of his jumps were made on the harleydavidson xr750 motorcycle. To me it was a lot better and more accurate than the older 1971 movie with george hamilton. One of the boys casts away his crutches, telling knievel that hell walk after his accident just as knievel had. Find out when and where you can watch evel knievel on tv with the full listings schedule at. I always liked the dry comedy of this comical movie of the great evel knievel and the actors appearing in this movie. The library of congress may or may not own a copy of a particular film or video.
Robbie knievel continued into adulthood to perform as a professional motorcycle daredevil. Knievels courtship and marriage to linda was the theme of the 1971 george hamilton movie, evel knievel. The film depicts knievel reflecting on major events in his life just before a big jump. Find video, photos, forums, blogs and shop for some of the best movies ever made only at tcm. As a professional daredevil, knievel attempted or successfully jumped over 75 ramptoramp motorcycle jumps, as well as, his failed 1974 x2 skycycle rocket jump. In the pilot, evel knievel must compete against a female motorcycle daredevil. Evel knievel is a 1971 american biographical film starring george hamilton as motorcycle. This is a list of american films released in 1971 at the 44th academy awards, the french connection won the academy award for best picture. Published by pickside records, jackson, ms in 1971, this is one of the best thrift store finds ever. The film stars george eads, jaime pressly, lance henriksen, fred thompson, beau bridges, matt gordon and peter macneill. The title song, i do what i please, is played throughout the film, including the opening and closing credits, and the montage of the real evel knievel s stunt riding. The film depicts knievel reflecting on major events. Evel knievel is a 1971 motion picture starring george hamilton actor as.
Evel knievel 1971 action, biography, drama george hamilton. The social network producers mike deluca and dana brunetti are also on board. 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. Evel knievel movie tv listings and schedule tv guide. The lowestpriced brandnew, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging where packaging is applicable. If you are a evel knievel fan and or evel knievel toy collector like i am you will enjoy the movie and it. Evel knievel is the man who wants to leap across the grand canyon on a jet powered motorcycle, a project thats been delayed for a couple of. Evel knievel 1971 le film complet en streaming film wiki. Factbased account of the famous stuntman, from his early days to the nearfatal motorcycle jump at caesars palace. Harry potter season 18 complete collection dvd, 2011, 8disc set. The other nominees were a clockwork orange, fiddler on the roof, the last picture show and nicholas and alexandra. Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in nonretail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag.
I purchased this dvd because i had hoped it might include a remastered or at least watchable release of the evel knievel movie. After years of struggle, bobbies alter ego evel knievel became the worlds most famous daredevil. The movie reflects on major events in his life just before a big jump. Not yet decided is who collects should flight not prove horizontal. The duo were just chosen to help bring fifty shades of grey to the big screen. Channing tatum to star in, produce evel knievel pic for. George hamilton plays evel knievel as a confident, independent, and slightly foolhardy knievel who tells his life story through flashbacks before a big jump at ontario speedway in california.
Throughout kellys and robbies adolescence, the boys performed at knievels stunt shows. Biography of the famed motorcycle daredevil, much of which was filmed in his home town of butte, montana. Evel knievel 1971 action, biography, drama george hamilton, sue. Apparently the 1971 film, evel knievel, starring george hamilton, is now public. Its equal parts comedy and biography with plenty of stunts thrown in for good measure, its 1. Darren aronofsky set to direct channing tatum as evel knievel. Being evel shows a clear divide between the evel the thousands upon thousands of crowd members saw and the one that operated behind closed doors and those who believe evel to be a lovable american flag waver will be shocked by some of the mans behavioural tendencies from an explosive temper, unfaithfulness to his loved ones and desire to push. Turner classic movies presents the greatest motion pictures of all time from one of the largest film libraries in the world. Evel knievel roller coaster, a wooden roller coaster at six flags st. 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 is the man who wants to leap across the grand canyon on a jetpowered motorcycle, a project thats been delayed for a couple of. Evel knievel on dvd 874757021195 from american pop classics.
The film ends with knievel successfully completing the jump at the ontario motor speedway and riding off onto a dirt road which leads to the edge of. Evel knievel is a 2004 american drama film directed by john badham and written by jason horwitch. Its time to kick back and watch a movie on this long weekend. Evel knievel, a television film directed by john badham. Based on the technology or filming practices of the early 70s, this is an average type of film. 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. That must have been how the real evel knievel was in the minds of viewers, but also in the glossy hype about the legend. She played a mission worker in 7 women 1965, director john fords last feature film.
Evel knievel 1971 movie this is the best quality version of the movie that i have seen. Cast and crew credits for evel knievel, 1971, directed by marvin chomsky, with george hamilton, sue lyon, bert freed, at turner classic movies. George hamilton in evel knievel 1971 george hamilton and sue lyon in evel knievel 1971 george hamilton in evel knievel. Anyone who remembers watching the exploits of evel knievel back in the late 1960s and 1970s will love this film. The film ends with knievel successfully completing the jump at the ontario motor. 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. Evel knievel 19382007 was a stunt performer evel knievel may also refer to. 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. This movie is the biography of the famed motorcycle daredevil evil knievel. Lyon played the female lead in the comedy the flimflam man 1967 and had a supporting role in tony rome 1967, which starred frank sinatra. The film depicts knievel reflecting on major events in his life just before. 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. Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection at.
Staring rod cameron, dub taylor, george hamilton and bert freed. Black swan filmmaker to steer motorbike stunt rider project based on a. Born robert craig knievel, this wild, young man from the rough mining town of butte, montana dreamed of becoming rich and famous. He moves between deadpan seriousness, humor, and anxiety with ease. The redhot magic mike actor is in negotiations to star in and produce a film about 70s daredevil evel knievel for. Evel knievel is an actiondrama with documentary parts.