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Evel Knievel (1971)Biography of the famed motorcycle daredevil, much of which was filmed in his home town of Butte, Montana. The film depicts Knievel reflecting on major events in his life just before a big ... See full summary » Director:Marvin J. Chomsky (as Marvin Chomsky) |
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Biography of the famed motorcycle daredevil, much of which was filmed in his home town of Butte, Montana. The film depicts Knievel reflecting on major events in his life just before a big jump. Written by jmk
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10 September 1971 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Evel Knievel: [speaking to the camera] Ladies and gentlemen, you have no idea how good it makes me feel to be here today. It is truly an honor to risk my life for you. An honor. Before I jump this motorcycle over these 19 cars - and I want you to know there's not a Volkswagen or a Datsun in the row - before I sail cleanly over that last truck, I want to tell you that last night a kid came up to me and he said, "Mr Knievel, are you crazy? That jump you're going to make is impossible, but I already...
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Music by Patrick Williams (as Pat Williams)
Lyrics by Bradford Craig
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Part of a 1970s cycle of works which were about stunt-work and the stunt profession in movie-making. In his book "Cult Movies 3", Danny Peary says in his piece on The Stunt Man (1980) that "there had been a proliferation of theatrical and television films about stuntmen". The films include Hooper (1978), Animal (1977), Evel Knievel (1971) (1971), Stunt Rock (1980), Evel Knievel (1974) (1974), Dare Devils (1973), Death Cheaters (1976), Stunts (1977), Viva Knievel! (1977), Superstunt (1977), Death Riders (1976) and The Stunt Man (1980). See more »Quotes
[first lines]Evel Knievel: [speaking to the camera] Ladies and gentlemen, you have no idea how good it makes me feel to be here today. It is truly an honor to risk my life for you. An honor. Before I jump this motorcycle over these 19 cars - and I want you to know there's not a Volkswagen or a Datsun in the row - before I sail cleanly over that last truck, I want to tell you that last night a kid came up to me and he said, "Mr Knievel, are you crazy? That jump you're going to make is impossible, but I already...
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I Do What I PleaseMusic by Patrick Williams (as Pat Williams)
Lyrics by Bradford Craig
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Was Evel Knievel the real deal? Of course he was.
Was his life as presented here the real deal? Not completely.
This is after all silly,1970s late night drive in hokum at it's best. As far as bad movies of the 1970s go,I have certainly seen worse. I received this as a "gag" gift this past Christmas and just watched it last night.
To me George Hamilton is the only "actor" famous for being famous,instead of for his movies. (Without peeking at the IMDb list,name another!) He's really funny here,intentional or not and just like I said about KISS Meets the Phantom or Gozilla Vs. Megalon,we shouldn't take this too seriously.
I don't believe he dynamited city hall either,I think someone behind the scenes wanted more action than just motorcycle jumping. There was also that anti-police feeling in the 70s too,which would explain Bobby Knievel making the police look stupid.
The funniest scene in this movie is when he drives his motorcycle through the front door of his girl's place and up the stairs to her room. After the landlady said "no men here after 10pm"!
It's just dumb fun to be had by all,who may once in awhile want to steer away (no joke intended) from "real" movies and just kick back and enjoy the ride. One day I'll find "Viva Knievel" but for now,with his passing not long ago,it's the only tribute I can pay the man.
Unless I go out and find a wind up motorcycle from my childhood. Here's to you Evel and a wink & nod to Mr. Hamilton for at least capturing Evel's crazy side. (END)