Evel knievel movie 1971

Evel knievel, a television film directed by john badham. Knievel s courtship and marriage to linda was the theme of the 1971 george hamilton movie, evel knievel. The marriage was held at caesars palace in las vegas. Evel knievel is a 1971 american biographical film starring george hamilton as motorcycle daredevil evel knievel. Evel knievel 1971 george hamilton actor, sue lyon actor, marvin j. A generation of americans grew up worshipping selfstyled hero evel knievel watching him every saturday on wide world of sports and buying his ideal toys. Evel knievel lp 1971 published by pickside records, jackson, ms in 1971, this is one of the best thrift store finds ever. George hamilton, sue lyon, bert freed, rod cameron biography of the famed motorcycle daredevil, much of which was filmed in his home town of butte, montana. Evel knievel, a former movie stuntman, jumps his cycle between two ramps, 100 feet apart, to open a sports cycle exhibition at the civic center, nov. Evil knievel sunshine movie poster verygood 1971 40x60 one sheet 008f. Sep 05, 2019 there have been two produced evel knievel movies to date, the 1971 feature starring george hamilton and the 2004 tnt tv movie headlined by george eads. For producersubject johnny knoxville and so many others, he was the ultimate antidote to the disenchantment of the 70. 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 1971 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Movies like evel knievel 1971 if you like evel knievel you are looking for exciting, sincere and serious movies about with motorcycle, sport, heroes, couple relations, performers life, self discovery and motorcycle race themes of action, biography and drama genre shot in usa. Gallery of 9 movie poster and cover images for evel knievel 1971. Evel knievel was an american daredevil who became an icon in the 1970s for his motorcycle stunts. Based on the technology or filming practices of the early 70s, this is an average type of film. What was the song played at the end of the 1971 movie evel. In 1971, a semibiographical movie named the evel knievel story was released. The cast includes familiar drivein movie faces like vic tayback, sue lyon, cheryl rainbeaux smith, and dub taylor, and much of it was filmed on location in. As the movie closes over the grand canyon, george hamilton delivers a voiceover monologue in the knievel character. Evel knievel 1971 action, biography, drama george hamilton. Evel knievel is a thirtytwoyearold native of butte, montana, who makes his living by riding a motorcycle at high speed up a woodandsteel ramp, off the top, and into the air, with the.

This is printed on thick 100 pound card stock paper. Gp 1h 28min action, biography, drama 10 september 1971 usa biography of the famed motorcycle daredevil, much of which was filmed in his home town of butte, montana. Sep 22, 2017 gp 1h 28min action, biography, drama 10 september 1971 usa biography of the famed motorcycle daredevil, much of which was filmed in his home town of butte, montana. The cast includes familiar drivein movie faces like vic tayback, sue lyon, cheryl rainbeaux smith, and dub taylor, and much of it was filmed on location in knievel s hometown of butte, montana. I always liked the dry comedy of this comical movie of the great evel knievel and the actors appearing in this movie. But few knew the incredible and often complex aspects of his a generation of americans grew up. Evel knievel roller coaster, a wooden roller coaster at six flags st. Find release information for evel knievel 1971 marvin j. Evel knievel 1971 film wikipedia republished wiki 2. The film depicts knievel reflecting on major events in his life just before a. Evel knievel, the legendary stunt performer was immortalized on the big screen twice.

Evel knievel is a 1971 motion picture starring george hamilton as motorcycle daredevil evel knievel. Evel knievel was a 70s icon most known for the stunt of flying across the country to beat his former promoter, an executive at 20th century fox, outside the studio commissary with an aluminum baseball bat, shattering the mans arm while shouting im going to kill you. Thats what i miss in the current george hamilton movie version, despite its generally interesting. The film depicts knievel reflecting on major events. The film depicts knievel reflecting on major events in his life just before a big jump. In 1999, knievel married his girlfriend, krystal kennedy. George hamilton may not have been the perfect actor to play evel knievel in this 1972 biopic, but it could have been worse. He was paralysed and suffered brain damage following an accident in 1996.

Buy evel knievel movie posters from movie poster shop. Evel knievel streaming full movie online 1971 english. Below is a transcript of the monologue from the movie. 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, 1971 internet movie cars database.

Evel knievel is an actiondrama with documentary parts. Evel knievel official evel knievel website featuring. George hamilton, sue lyon, bert freed, rod cameron. Find great deals on ebay for evel knievel poster and evel knievel poster original. 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 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. The life and legend of evel knievel by steve mandich. 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. Biography of the famed motorcycle daredevil, much of which was filmed in his home town of butte, montana. Though hamilton is quite good in the lead, most fans prefer the real thing knievel portraying himself in the later viva knievel. Evel knievel full movie online, watch free 4k hd, evel knievel watch movie full movie 1971 biography of the famed motorcycle daredevil, much of which was filmed in his home town of butte, montana. The life of evel knievel contains the same seeds of selfdoom as a dostoevski characters.

The 1971 biography, evel knievel starred george eads as the titular character and in 2004, an american drama of the same name chronicling the life and times of knievel was released and was based on the book evel incarnate. Sep 06, 2019 evel knievel, the legendary stunt performer was immortalized on the big screen twice. There have been two produced evel knievel movies to date, the 1971 feature starring george hamilton and the 2004 tnt tv movie headlined by. Rare evil knievel signed marlboro wild west black denim vest.

Roger ebert july 15, 1971 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. Linda and evel separated in the early 1990s and were divorced in 1997. Knievels courtship and marriage to linda was the theme of the 1971 george hamilton movie, evel knievel. Knievels famous motorcycle stunts and early life are remembered in flashback by the performer in the moments before a big jump. Factbased account of the famous stuntman, from his early days to the nearfatal motorcycle jump at caesars palace. Display as images display as list make and model make and year year category importancerole date added new ones first episode appearance ep. Throughout kellys and robbies adolescence, the boys performed at knievels stunt shows. Not yet decided is who collects should flight not prove horizontal. Post jobs, find pros, and collaborate commissionfree in our professional marketplace. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. George hamilton produced and stars in this appealing biopic about reallife stunt daredevil evel knievel. It was the first of several movies that was released about him, and was panned by critics as a lightweight moneygrab, however, the public loved it. Evel knievel 1971 movie this is the best quality version of the movie that i have seen.

Along with his successes in las vegas, he is known for his boneshattering crashes and a failed. Alpha video or some other reputable video company needs to vastly improve both the sound and picture quality of this classic movie. In 1999, knievel married his girlfriend, krystal kennedy of clearwater, florida, whom he began dating in 1992. Evel knievel 19382007 was a stunt performer evel knievel may also refer to. With george hamilton, sue lyon, bert freed, rod cameron.

The cast includes familiar drivein movie faces like vic tayback, sue lyon, cheryl rainbeaux smith, and dub taylor, and much of it was filmed on location in knievels hometown of butte, montana. Evel knievel 1971 film wikimili, the free encyclopedia. They tell evel knievel to jump a motorcycle across the grand canyon is impossible, and they say that every day. Evel knievel movie poster 27x40 george hamilton bert freed rod cameron sue lyon. The film depicts knievel reflecting on major events in his life. Louis this disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title evel knievel. In the monologue, he describes himself as the last gladiator, which would later be used by the real evel knievel in his 1998 documentary, the last of the gladiators. The story is a biography, with fictionalized events, of the famed motorcycle daredevil, who grew up in butte, montana. This lp is not the usual evel knievel lp you find on internet searches, which is mostly recorded dialog. Okay, thats not what hes most known for, but its what he should be most known for.