8 Seconds (1994)

This film chronicles the life of Lane Frost, 1987 PRCA Bull Riding World Champion, his marriage and his friendships with Tuff Hedeman (three-time World Champion) and Cody Lambert.

Director:

John G. Avildsen

Writer:

Monte Merrick

Stars:

James Rebhorn, Cameron Finley, Luke Perry

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
James Rebhorn	...	Clyde Frost
Cameron Finley	...	Young Lane
Carrie Snodgress	...	Elsie Frost
Dustin Mayfield	...	Teenage Lane
Clyde Frost	...	Couple #1
Elsie Frost	...	Couple #2
Luke Perry	...	Lane Frost
Stephen Baldwin	...	Tuff Hedeman
Red Mitchell	...	Cody Lambert
Gabriel Folse	...	Amarillo Cowboy
Joe Stevens	...	Amarillo Cowboy
Clint Burkey	...	Travis
Cynthia Geary	...	Kellie Frost
Ronnie Claire Edwards	...	Carolyn Kyle
John Swasey	...	Drunk Cowboy

Storyline

This film chronicles the life of Lane Frost, 1987 PRCA Bull Riding World Champion, his marriage and his friendships with Tuff Hedeman (three-time World Champion) and Cody Lambert.

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Plot Keywords:

bull | cowboy boots | bare chested male | rodeo | modern west | 

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Taglines:

The sport made him a Legend. His heart made him a Hero.

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Genres:

Biography | Drama | Sport

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for language

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

25 February 1994 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Lane Frost Story

Filming Locations:

Tucson Rodeo Grounds - 4823 S. 6th Avenue, Tucson, Arizona, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$7,000,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$19,604,000 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Jersey Films, New Line Cinema

Technical Specs

Runtime:

105 min

Sound Mix:

DTS Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

'Perry, Luke' and 'Baldwin, Stephen' learned to ride bulls, and performed some of their own stunts.

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Goofs

When the bull blows and Tuff is bucked off, his face is shown covered in mud. The mud disappears and reappears.

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Quotes

Kellie Frost: They say it's not when you get hurt bull ridin', it's how bad.
Lane Frost: Naa, the bulls don't want nuthin' to do with ya. They just wanna buck you off and get on with there business. A'sides... people'll heard you a lot sooner.

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Connections

Referenced in Be Kind Rewind (2008)

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Soundtracks

"If I Had Only Known"
Reba McEntire

User Reviews

Awesome

I first saw this movie when it came out. I think this is what created my love for bull riding. Well watching it that is. I have so much respect for those who go and do this every day for a living. I fell in love with 8 seconds the very first time I saw it. It is my favorite movie of all times. It will continue to be forever. I cry every time I see it. I don't know how a person can sit and not cry from watching it. The songs they chose for the movie are perfect. Reba's "If I had Only Known." That's a tear jerker in it's self. Also Billy Dean's song "Once and A While." I think? Great song too. And the pictures of Lane at the end. Oh my. I just couldn't stop crying. It was amazing. The fact that this is about a real person I think makes it so much more better.