Evel Knievel (2004) (TV)

Director:

John Badham

Writers (WGA):

Steve Mandich (book)
Jason Horwitch (teleplay)

Release Date:

30 July 2004 (USA)

Genre:

Biography | Drama

Plot:

Cast

George Eads	...	Evel
Jaime Pressly	...	Linda Bork
Lance Henriksen	...	'Awful' Knoffel
Matt Gordon
Peter MacNeill
Fred Dalton Thompson	...	Jay Sarno
Beau Bridges	...	John Bork
Jake Brockman	...	Young Bobby / Evel
Maggie Butterfield	...	Ethel Bork
Brayden Jones	...	Kelly Knievel
Riley Jones	...	Robbie Knievel
Madeleine Butler	...	Tracey Knievel
Thomas Price	...	Younger Robbie
Connor Price	...	Younger Kelly
Elle Dhanani	...	Younger Tracey

Also Known As:

Evel (USA) (working title)

Runtime:

USA:91 min | Brazil:91 min

Country:

USA | Canada

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Stereo (as Dolby Digital)

Filming Locations:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Company:

ApolloMedia

Goofs:

Anachronisms: Several anachronisms include: Aluminum beer cans were not in use in the '50s; hardhats in the 50's were made of steel, not plastic as portrayed. The helmet worn during the Caesar's Palace jump was a modern helmet with extra padding around the face not yet available in 1968. During the skating scene, Knievel wore skates not available at the time.

Movie Connections:

References Evel Knievel (1971)

One of TNT's Better Movies

Whether or not you are a fan of Evel Knievel, the made for television movie has its moments. Having to rush a story in under 2 hours including commercial time, most of TNT movies fall short of anything great. The casting of Pressly and Bridges in the movie was great. Although they are supporting leads, they are what holds the movie together. Beau Bridges is great in pretty much anything he touches. Jaime Pressly has come a long way from her earlier films she was casted in for her "assets." Here, she shows her acting talents alongside her beauty. All in all, Evel Knievel is somewhat of a fun ride that takes you into the story of one of America's misunderstood Dare-devils.