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