Yet even with major tv broadcast events, merchandising deals, world records, fame and fortune, he is still overshadowed by. After watching the 2014 documentary i am evel knievel im not so sure anymore. 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. October 17, 1938 november 30, 2007, professionally known as evel knievel, was an american stunt performer and entertainer. George eads stars as knievel, while jaime pressly plays his wife linda and beau bridges costars as her father. Evel knievel by john badham george eads, jaime pressly. This game is based on knievel s tv show called knievel s wild ride. With exclusive access, never before seen footage, and insight from the entire knievel family, discover why robbie is still chasing evel. Oct 14, 2012 this 1971 feature film tells the story of infamous motorcycle daredevil, evel knievel. This game is based on knievels tv show called knievels wild ride. Chasing evel the movie robbie knievel story chasing evel. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. 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 had done.
Chasing the legacy of his daredevil father evel knievel, robbie knievel looks back on his storied career in a new documentary from thunderbird entertainment. Apr 22, 2015 robbie knievel, son of the late daredevil evel knievel, was arrested in butte, montana, and charged with felony dui and criminal endangerment after a crash tuesday evening. Until i watched this dvd i was under a totally different opinion of evel knievel. Robbie knievel yearned to grow up to be just like his father, legendary motorcycle daredevil evel knievel. Impossible ghost protocol, star trek beyond, and tomorrowland as well as many television series such as smallville. But if you want to see this futurenoir film on a bigger screen, see it for a limited time at the rio theatre in. Robbie knievel, 52 and the owner of 20 world records and 350 jumps. October 17, 1938 november 30, 2007, professionally known as evel knievel, was an american stunt performer and. Gallery chasing evel the movie robbie knievel story. A 1976 harleydavidson xl made especially for the 1977 hollywood movie, viva knievel, was passed in at the bonhams las vegas auction and a stratocycle from the same movie was passed in at a september auction where it was expected to fetch up.
Evel knievel roller coaster, a wooden roller coaster at six flags st. Chasing evel follows the legendary evel knievels son, robbie. Robbie knievel, 52 and the owner of 20 world records and 350 jumps worldwide, life is. The third of four children two boys and two girls, knievel is named after his paternal grandfather. George hamilton played the stunt rider in a 1971 film also called evel knievel, while evel knievel played himself in the movie viva knievel. Robbie knievel, 52 and the owner of 20 world records and 350. By the late 1990s robbie was also smashing television ratings live on fox. New years eve may not only be ushering in the year 2009, but also closing the door on two generations of american stunt jumping. Robbie knievel, 52 and the owner of 20 world records and 350 jumps worldwide, life is uncovered through his pursuit of.
The film tells the story of one of the cultural icons of my youth. The robbie knievel story trailer 2017 trailer for the documentary chasing evel. Gravitas ventures has acquired north american rights to acclaimed documentary being evel, which chronicles the story of notorious stunt performer robert evel knievel. Aug 18, 2016 after watching the 2014 documentary i am evel knievel im not so sure anymore. 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 robbie knievel story 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 once again. Bob knievel grew up in a rough western town butte, montana one of those wayward youth who was, as they say, known to police.
Robbie knievel charged after 4car crash in montana. Robbie knievel, 52 and the owner of 20 world records and 350 jumps worldwide, life is uncovered through his personal pursuit of. The robbie knievel story is an upcoming documentary focusing on the life and legacy of robbie knievel and his desire to make a comeback. Steve mcqueen sells, evel knievel doesnt motorbike writer. This was the second feature film about knievels life. The robbie knievel story is based on the life and career of evel knievels son robbie who was the most. Industryworks studios will be releasing the buzzedabout gritty, actioncrime horror film residue in canada and the us on vod on july 18th, 2017. Evel knievel stunts recreated on indian scout motorbike. Jul 18, 20 evel knievel was a hero to me because he took great risks. Evel knievel official evel knievel website featuring. The robbie knievel story is based on the life and career of evel knievel s son robbie who was the most. Its equal parts comedy and biography with plenty of stunts thrown in for good measure, its 1. The robbie knievel story 2018 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and bluray sales reports, total earnings and profitability.
Apr 19, 2017 official selection of the nashville film festival and big sky film festival, chasing evel. Robbie knievel, son of famed stunter evel knievel, says that his. 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. He lived life like every day was his last, which led. Evel knievel stunts recreated on indian scout posted on 18th may, 2018 by mark hinchliffe american stunt rider travis pastrana will attempt to recreate three of evel knievels most famous stunts, including the caesars palace fountain jump, on an indian scout ftr750, not on traditional triumph or harley motorbikes as he originally planned in. Robbie took up the sport, eventually becoming the most decorated jumper of all time and breaking over 20 world records. The film was just nominated for best feature documentary at edmontons northwestfest, where it will have its canadian premiere on may 12th. The robbie knievel story now on your favorite device.
Official selection of the nashville film festival and big sky film festival, chasing evel. Production he was the ratings draw before american idol. Meanwhile, famed stuntman evel knievel doesnt seem to have the same star power as mcqueen. 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. With robbie knievel, bill rundle, alicia knievel, lathan mckay. Yet even with major tv broadcast events, merchandising deals, world records, fame and fortune, he is still overshadowed by his fathers legacy. Director jesse james miller made a film on robbie s life story which released on 19 february 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. Even though robbie surpassed his father, and despite.
Evel knievel stunts recreated on indian scout motorbike writer. Easily share your publications and get them in front of issuus. Youd think a father would be proud, but theres only one knievel. Robbie knievel is the son of the stuntman robert evel knievel and his first wife, linda. A listing of all known current cinema, dvds, tv shows, and streaming videos which have an audio description track for people with vision impairment. The robbie knievel story 2017 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. He began jumping his bicycle at age 4 and rode motorcycles at age 7. This week, thunderbird entertainment released a first look at the trailer for chasing evel. Totally driven radio did a chasing evel special, the robbie knievel documentary special. Evel knievel was a hero to me because he took great risks. Here all the stories, ups, and downs, of the career of robbie knievel from the people who witnessed it and lived it.
This 1971 feature film tells the story of infamous motorcycle daredevil, evel knievel. American stunt rider travis pastrana will attempt to recreate three of evel knievels most famous stunts on a scout ftr750, not old triumphs and harleys as originally planned. Ken johns is a producercinematographer at profilefilms. And i was thrilled when the movie came out about him, george hamilton in the title role. Robbie knievel was the most celebrated daredevil in the 80s and. Discovery channel to air evel knievel special, 1014. However, after i saw how he grew up, everything he experienced as an individual, as a family man, how he crafted his rise to famesuccess, as well as his.
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. Evel knievel s rise to superstardom was built on nerves of steel and the ability to get up and do it again no matter the severity of the fall. 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. Indian motorcycle has grabbed this great promotional opportunity in a clear indication they plan to offer a. All robbie knievel wanted was to carry on the family name, the knievel legacy, and he has, in legendary fashion. True evel, premiering monday, october 14, at 10 pm ep on the discovery channel, traces knievels life from growing up in the rough mining town of butte, montana, to his outlandish stunts. Chasing evel follows the legendary evel knievel s son, robbie. Robbie knievel, son of the late daredevil evel knievel, was arrested in butte, montana, and charged with felony dui and criminal endangerment after a crash tuesday evening. All robbie knievel wanted was to carry on the family name, the knievel legacy, and he has, in. 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.
His father was an icon, his father was a tyrant, and his father never let him out of his shadow. The film is based on his relationship with his father and how he continues the legacy of evel with his breathtaking performances. 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 creative horror film, featuring an impressive ensemble cast, will also have a limited engagement screening in vancouver on july 9. Play the role of robbie kaptain knievel, the son of famous stuntman evel knievel. No one was injured in the wreck, in which a 2005 gmc yukon reportedly driven at a high rate of speed by knievel rearended a honda accord, setting off a chain reaction that. Robbie knievel was the most celebrated daredevil in the 80s and 90s. Evel knievels rise to superstardom was built on nerves of steel and the ability to get up and do it again no matter the severity of the fall. Issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online. It is hard to break free from the chains that bind one to legacy. Although the whole city will continue to cheer on the hometown playoff run, dont miss out on a packed may calendar in edmonton. Louis this disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title evel knievel.
The documentary is based on the life and career of evel knievels son, robbie. Biography of the famed motorcycle daredevil knievel reflecting on major events in his life just before a big jump. He also has a granddaughter and grandson, analise and kane. He has provided camera, lighting, and motionvisual effects services to motion pictures and television for the last 20 years, including mission. The film begins with robbie today, living in his motor home as he travels like a nomad around the u. His magnum opus was attempting to jump over the snake river canyon in idaho he failed. Absolute evel is a fascinating story about a dying breed in this country the ultimate entrepreneur. 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.
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