Matthew mcconaughey hosts a profile of legendary daredevil evel knievel that features extensive commentary from knievel and footage of famous leaps, among them his failed 1974 attempt to cross the. Official selection of the nashville film festival and big sky film festival, chasing evel. The documentary is based on the life and career of evel knievels son robbie who was the most celebrated daredevil in. With exclusive access, and never before seen footage, discover why robbie is still chasing evel. We will travel america to revisit the sites of evels greatest glory, and to meet the most important. Yet even with major tv broadcast events, merchandising deals, world records, fame and fortune, he is still overshadowed by. Robbie took up the sport, eventually becoming the most decorated jumper of all time and breaking over 20 world records. The robbie knievel story worldwide, with official premiere. Chasing evel follows the legendary evel knievels son, robbie. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. Thats where the title frame should be chasing evel. Capture one moment at a time and hope in the end you have a film that you originally set out to make and in the case of chasing evel i feel we accomplished that. Chasing the legacy of his daredevil father evel knievel, robbie knievel looks back on his storied career in a new documentary from thunderbird entertainment.
The robbie knievel story, which has a domestic theatrical release in the year of 2017. The robbie knievel story is based on the life and career of evel knievels son robbie who was the most. The robbie knievel story in ahead of its premiere at the nashville film festival. Since boyhood, orphan bobby evel knievel never could resist risks or keep out of trouble. Sep 15, 2015 darren aronofsky is to take on hollywoods longgestating biopic of the legendary stunt rider evel knievel, reports the tracking board. The documentary is based on the life and career of evel knievels son robbie who was the most celebrated daredevil in the 80s and 90s. Over the course of his career, he attempted more than 75 ramptoramp motorcycle jumps. Robbie knievel, 52 and the owner of 20 world records and 350 jumps worldwide, life is uncovered through his personal pursuit of sobriety and. The film stars george eads, jaime pressly, lance henriksen, fred thompson, beau bridges, matt gordon and peter macneill.
This week, thunderbird entertainment released a first look at the trailer for chasing evel. Combined with original exclusive interviews, i am evel knievel will weave in archival footage of this bigger than life character to tell knievels incredible story, with footage of evels greatest jumps from snake river canyon to caesars palace. His father was an icon, his father was a tyrant, and his father never let him out of his shadow. Robert knievel was a young man with a wild streak and a love for motorcycles who found a way to make the most of both when he got a motorcycle and learned to do tricks with it. Chasing evel explores the life of robbie knievel and the epic father and son relationship between two of the most decorated daredevils of all time. 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. Apr 20, 2017 chasing evel is directed by jesse james miller, and provides exclusive access, never before seen footage, and insight from the entire knievel family. Battling a dysfunctional family, alcohol abuse, and jail time, robbie continues to be a professional daredevil into 50s. Long before extreme sports became ubiquitous, the hardliving exhibitionist vaulted his motorcycle over steep canyons, crates. October 17, 1938 november 30, 2007, professionally known as evel knievel, was an american stunt performer and entertainer.
Jun 30, 2017 robbie knievel was the most celebrated daredevil in the 80s and 90s. The third of four children two boys and two girls, knievel is named after his paternal grandfather. There is currently one video available for the film, of which one and only one is a trailer, as listed below. Yet even with major tv events, world records, fame and fortune, he is overshadowed by his fathers legacy. Robbie knievel was the most celebrated daredevil in the 80s and 90s. The robbie knievel story is based on the life and career of evel knievel s son robbie who was the most. Robbie knievel, 52 and the owner of 20 world records and 350 jumps worldwide, life is uncovered through his personal pursuit of sobriety and the need of continuing his fathers legacy by jumping once again. Impossible ghost protocol, star trek beyond, and tomorrowland as well as many television series such as smallville. The robbie knievel story is based on the life and career of evel knievels son robbie who was the most celebrated daredevil in the 80s and 90s.
He died of pulmonary disease in clearwater, florida, in 2007, aged 69. Robbie and his friends and family discuss his career and his relationship with his. Darren aronofsky is to take on hollywoods longgestating biopic of the legendary stunt rider evel knievel, reports the tracking board. Contact chasing evel the movie robbie knievel story. The robbie knievel story 2018 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and bluray sales reports, total earnings and profitability. Evel knievel biography, celebrity facts and awards tv guide. The robbie knievel story theatrical trailer by profile films on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people. The robbie knievel story 2017 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. It is hard to break free from the chains that bind one to legacy. Magic mike star channing tatum remains on board to. May 22, 2017 chasing evel explores the life of robbie knievel and the epic father and son relationship between two of the most decorated daredevils of all time. Chasing evel the movie robbie knievel story chasing evel. Chasing evel the robbie knievel story theatrical trailer.
Have an opportunity youd like to discuss, or an event you think we should attend. Statement chasing evel the movie robbie knievel story. The documentary is based on the life and career of evel knievels son, robbie. Rent evel knievel 2004 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. The film begins with robbie today, living in his motor home as he travels like a nomad around the u. Matthew mcconaughey hosts a profile of legendary daredevil evel knievel that features extensive commentary from knievel and footage of famous leaps, among. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. Slowly he makes a name for himself using his gift with motorbikes as an original. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. With robbie knievel, bill rundle, alicia knievel, lathan mckay. Evel knievel is a 2004 american drama film directed by john badham and written by jason horwitch. Daredevil motorcycle rider evel knievel stars as himself in this fictional story.
With george eads, jaime pressly, lance henriksen, matt gordon. Yet even with major tv broadcast events, merchandising deals, world records, fame and fortune, he is still overshadowed by his fathers legacy. All robbie knievel wanted was to carry on the family name, the knievel legacy, and he has, in legendary fashion. Apr 20, 2017 trailer for the documentary chasing evel. The film opens with knievel sneaking into an orphanage late at night to deliver presents. The film also showcases knievels rise from a small town rebel. Robbie knievel, 52 and the owner of 20 world records and 350 jumps worldwide, life is uncovered through his pursuit of. Ever since he was 8 years old all robbie knievel wanted was to be like his father. The film depicts knievel reflecting on major events in his life just before a big jump. 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. Biography of the famed motorcycle daredevil, much of which was filmed in his home town of butte, montana.
Even though robbie surpassed his father, and despite. Robbie knievel yearned to grow up to be just like his father, legendary motorcycle daredevil evel knievel. One of the boys casts away his crutches, telling knievel that hell walk after his accident just as knievel had. Robbie knievel is the son of the stuntman robert evel knievel and his first wife, linda. The robbie knievel story theatrical trailer on vimeo. Legendary daredevil robbie evel knievel george eads, oozing bravado is profiled in this actionpacked biopic helmed by john badham. Especially a 54 year old daredevil with the knievel name. Ken johns is a producercinematographer at profilefilms. Chasing evel follows the legendary evel knievel s son, robbie. Darren aronofsky set to direct channing tatum as evel knievel. Youd think a father would be proud, but theres only one knievel. Magic mike star channing tatum remains on board to star as.
Robbie knievel, 52 and the owner of 20 world records and 350 jumps worldwide, life is uncovered through his personal pursuit of sobriety and the need of continuing his fathers legacy by jumping. Robbie knievel, 52 and the owner of 20 world records and 350 jumps worldwide, life is uncovered through his personal pursuit of sobriety and the need of continuing his. Robbie knievel chasing evel part 1 video dailymotion. Hes determined to leave the mining town butte, willing to try any job or scam. For over 5 decades robbie knievel quietly became the most decorated jumper of all time, jumping over 350 times, breaking over 20 world records and pushing the limits farther than anyone ever. He also has a granddaughter and grandson, analise and kane. Apr 19, 2017 official selection of the nashville film festival and big sky film festival, chasing evel. Robbie knievel celebrity profile check out the latest robbie knievel photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. The film had its world premiere at the big sky documentary film festival in february. He has provided camera, lighting, and motionvisual effects services to motion pictures and television for the last 20 years, including mission. Oct 01, 2017 robbie knievel, 52 and the owner of 20 world records and 350 jumps worldwide, life is uncovered through his personal pursuit of sobriety and the need of continuing his fathers legacy by jumping. The film was just nominated for best feature documentary at edmontons northwestfest, where it will have its canadian premiere on may 12th. By the late 1990s robbie was also smashing television ratings live on fox. May 12, 2017 video archive for the film chasing evel.
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