Without Limits (1998)
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- PG-13
- 1h 57min
- Biography, Drama
- 11 Sep 1998 (USA)
- Movie
The life of renowned runner Steve Prefontaine and his relationship with legendary coach Bill Bowerman.
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Writers:
Awards:
- 1 win & 2 nominations.
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| Billy Crudup | ... |
Steve Prefontaine
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| Donald Sutherland | ... |
Bill Bowerman
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| Monica Potter | ... |
Mary Marckx
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| Jeremy Sisto | ... |
Frank Shorter
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| Matthew Lillard | ... |
Roscoe Devine
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| Dean Norris | ... |
Bill Dellinger
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| Billy Burke | ... |
Kenny Moore
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| Gabriel Olds | ... |
Don Kardong
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| Judith Ivey | ... |
Barbara Bowerman
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| William Mapother | ... |
Bob Peters
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Adam Setliff | ... |
Mac Wilkins
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Nicholas R. Oleson | ... |
Russ Francis
(as Nicholas Oleson)
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| Amy Jo Johnson | ... |
Iowa's Finest
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| Lisa Banes | ... |
Elfriede Prefontaine
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| Frank Shorter | ... |
Fred Long
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| Charlie Jones | ... |
Charlie Jones
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| William Friedkin | ... |
TV Director
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David Coleman | ... |
BBC Commentator
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Jamie Schwering | ... |
Pre at age 6
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Garth Granholm | ... |
George Young
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Karen Elliott | ... |
Molly Cox
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Greg Foote | ... |
Walt McClure
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| Ryan Scott Warren | ... |
Finnish Offical
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Ken Merckx | ... |
Eugene Register Reporter
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| Katharine Towne | ... |
Coed #1
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Cassandra A. Coogan | ... |
Coed #2
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Amy Erenberger | ... |
Coed #3
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Edwin L. Coleman II | ... |
Turn Judge
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Jay Thorson | ... |
Pole Vvaulter
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John Roemer | ... |
German Guard
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Wendy Ray | ... |
Hayward Field Announcer
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Wade Bell | ... |
Starter
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Coleman Dow | ... |
Bully
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Kim Nickel | ... |
Flight Attendant
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Jeffrey Atkinson | ... |
Steve Bence
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James Howarth | ... |
Arne Kvalhiem
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| Avi Haas | ... |
Technical Director
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Dawn Aotani | ... |
Control Room Assistant #1
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Jim Sevin | ... |
Control Room Assistant #2
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Pat Porter | ... |
Lasse Viren
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Steve Ave | ... |
Mohamed Gammoudi
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Jonathan Pritchard | ... |
Dave Bedford
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Tom Ansberry | ... |
Emiel Putterman
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Sol Alexis Sallos | ... |
Harold Norpoth
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Thomas DeBacker | ... |
Juha Vastinen
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Ashley Johnson | ... |
Ian Stewart
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Brad Hudson | ... |
Javier Alvarez
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Todd D. Lewis | ... |
Frank Eisenberg
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Tove Christensen | ... |
Per Hallie
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Chris Caldwell | ... |
Nikolay Sviridor
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Paul Michael Vincent | ... |
Ian McCaffrety
(as Paul Vincent)
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| Erich Anderson | ... |
Colin Ponder (uncredited)
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| Marcus Ashley | ... |
Runner (uncredited)
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Matthew Brooks | ... |
Oregon Running Extra (uncredited)
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| Joseph Burke | ... |
Campbell (uncredited)
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| Michael Consoldane | ... |
Finnish Official (uncredited)
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| Jayson Crittenden | ... |
William (uncredited)
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Michael Doherty | ... |
Gerry Lindgren (uncredited)
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Mark Fretta | ... |
Runner (uncredited)
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Melissa Heilman | ... |
Party Guest / Fan / Pretty Redhead (uncredited)
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Kalin Jensen | ... |
Extra in Crowd (uncredited)
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Todd Lewis | ... |
Irate Driver (uncredited)
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Rod Richards | ... |
Man at Fence in Last Race (uncredited)
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Robert Warberg | ... |
Bartender #1 (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Robert Towne | ||
Written by
| Robert Towne | ... | (written by) and |
| Kenny Moore | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Tom Cruise | ... | producer |
| Kenny Moore | ... | executive producer |
| Jonathan Sanger | ... | executive producer |
| Paula Wagner | ... | producer |
Music by
| Randy Miller | ||
Cinematography by
| Conrad L. Hall | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Charles Ireland | ||
| Robert K. Lambert | ||
| Claire Simpson | ||
Editorial Department
| Sarah Flack | ... | assistant editor |
| John Hendrickson | ... | apprentice editor |
| Mo Henry | ... | negative cutter |
| Gary Lundgren | ... | apprentice editor / post-production assistant |
| David Orr | ... | color timer |
| Stefanie Wiseman | ... | first assistant editor |
| Bill Daly | ... | post-production executive (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Richard Pagano | ... | (as Rick Pagano) |
Production Design by
| William J. Creber | ... | (as William Creber) |
Art Direction by
| William J. Durrell Jr. | ... | (as William J. Durell) |
Set Decoration by
| Cloudia Rebar | ... | (as Cloudia) |
Costume Design by
| Grania Preston | ||
Makeup Department
| David Abbott | ... | makeup artist |
| Bridget Cook | ... | department head hair stylist |
| Dennis Liddiard | ... | key makeup artist |
| JoJo Myers Proud | ... | hair stylist |
| Joni Powell | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Lester Berman | ... | production manager |
| Debbi Bossi | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Todd Lewis | ... | production supervisor |
| Bill Draper | ... | executive in charge of production (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Eric Fox Hays | ... | second second assistant director |
| Ian Kern | ... | second second assistant director: second unit |
| Alex Kramarchuk | ... | second assistant director |
| Benjamin Rosenberg | ... | first assistant director |
| Jonathan Sanger | ... | second unit director |
| W. Scott Wolf | ... | additional second assistant director |
Art Department
| Scott M. Anderson | ... | set dresser |
| Billy Baker | ... | set dressing gang boss |
| Jason Bedig | ... | leadman |
| Giovanni Bianchini | ... | prop assistant |
| Larry Clark Bird | ... | property master |
| Ken Erck | ... | signwriter |
| Joseph Genna | ... | leadman |
| Susan Torri | ... | art department assistant |
| Kurt Verbaarschott | ... | leadman |
| Nancy Yeo | ... | painter foreman |
| Taylor Yingling | ... | carpenter |
Sound Department
| Benjamin Beardwood | ... | dialogue editor |
| Patrick Bietz | ... | sound editor |
| Bruce Bisenz | ... | sound |
| Carmen Flores De Tanis | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Joe Dorn | ... | adr supervisor |
| Nerses Gezalyan | ... | sound mixer |
| Galen Goodpaster | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Gary A. Hecker | ... | foley artist |
| Scott Hecker | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Michael Herbick | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Kenneth L. Johnson | ... | sound effects editor |
| Robert J. Litt | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Myron Nettinga | ... | sound effects editor |
| Marsha Sorce | ... | sound recordist |
| Elliot Tyson | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Jack Keller | ... | sound recordist (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Charles A. Carlsen | ... | special effects |
| Josh Hakian | ... | special effects coordinator |
| Bob Riggs | ... | special effects coordinator |
Visual Effects by
| Janek Sirrs | ... | visual effects |
Stunts
| Jack Carpenter | ... | stunts |
| Edward Conna | ... | stunt double |
| Shawn Crowder | ... | stunt driver |
| Birgit K. Schier | ... | stunts |
| Harry Wowchuk | ... | stunts |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Erik Bernstein | ... | best boy electric |
| Linda R. Chen | ... | still photographer (as Linda Chen) |
| Chuck Cohen | ... | additional photographer (as Charles Cohen) |
| Damien Collier | ... | electrician |
| Kevin Cozad | ... | grip |
| David Crone | ... | camera operator: "b" camera / steadicam operator |
| Michael K. Davis | ... | rigger |
| R. Michael De Chellis | ... | rigging gaffer |
| Luke Freeborn | ... | swing gang: Oregon |
| Michael R. Gurasich | ... | second assistant camera (as Michael Gurasich) |
| Conrad W. Hall | ... | camera operator / camera operator: second unit / director of photography: second unit |
| Wes Houle | ... | set grip |
| Michael Kenner | ... | key grip |
| David R. Kohn | ... | lighting technician |
| Wayne Kosky | ... | grip |
| Jeff Pelton | ... | camera loader |
| Rodney Sandoval | ... | second assistant camera: "b" camera |
| Sean Smith | ... | electrician |
| Albert Tablanza | ... | rigging electrician |
| Rick Tschudin | ... | first assistant camera: "b" camera / first assistant camera: second unit |
| Zoran Veselic | ... | first assistant camera |
| Randy Woodside | ... | chief lighting technician |
Casting Department
| Chad J. Cruchley | ... | extras casting assistant |
| Tina Kerr | ... | extras casting |
| Kari G. Peyton | ... | athletic casting |
| Deedra Ricketts | ... | extras casting |
| Tana Roller | ... | extras casting assistant |
| Patty Mulcahy | ... | extras casting assistant (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Lynda Foote | ... | costume supervisor |
| Lizz Wolf | ... | assistant costume designer |
| Barbara Marko | ... | costumer (uncredited) |
Location Management
| Sara Burton | ... | location manager |
| Shaun Gavin | ... | assistant location manager |
Music Department
| Danny Bramson | ... | music supervisor |
| Carlton Kaller | ... | music editor |
| Stephanie Lowry | ... | assistant music editor |
| Randy Miller | ... | conductor |
| Tom Boyd | ... | musician: oboe (uncredited) |
| Scott Grusin | ... | composer: additional music (uncredited) |
| James Thatcher | ... | musician: French horn (uncredited) |
| Louise Di Tullio | ... | musician: flute (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Joanie Blum | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Valary Bremier | ... | driver |
| Nik Edgerton | ... | transportation (as Nick Edgerton) |
| Philip Krysl | ... | driver |
| David Norris | ... | transportation captain |
| Monica Powell-Garris | ... | driver: cast (as Monica Powell) |
| Stanley Storc | ... | transportation captain |
| Ron Windred | ... | driver |
| John Wolfe | ... | driver / transportation |
Additional Crew
| Edward Albolote | ... | student intern |
| Dawn Aotani | ... | assistant to director |
| Brett Baker | ... | stand-in: Billy Crudup |
| Steve Bence | ... | consultant: track and field |
| Kathy Berman | ... | archive film supervisor |
| Jesse Blanco | ... | production assistant |
| Kristie Breslin | ... | production assistant |
| Sarah Catizone | ... | medic: construction day player (as Sarah Oliver) |
| Kyle Cooper | ... | title designer |
| Patrice Donnelly | ... | technical advisor / track and field trainer |
| Rebecca Feldman | ... | production assistant |
| Janice Friedman | ... | video archive supervisor |
| Thomas Garris | ... | diver |
| Avi Haas | ... | associate to producer |
| Shannon Hamed | ... | assistant coordinator |
| Paul Haytas | ... | stand-in: Dean Norris |
| Emilio Hurmuziou | ... | production assistant |
| Tina Kerr | ... | crowd promotions |
| Saveria T. Mazzola | ... | production assistant |
| Jim McCann | ... | actor: Athlete |
| Darren Miller | ... | studio executive |
| Tim Monich | ... | dialect coach |
| Ann Penny | ... | set medic |
| Kristin Ricks | ... | production assistant |
| Rick Roesch | ... | payroll accountant |
| Sebastian Twardosz | ... | assistant to the producer: Paula Wagner |
| Robert Warberg | ... | accountant |
| Anna Waterhouse | ... | project consultant |
| Christopher Mead | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Warner Bros. (1998) (United States) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (1998) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Argentina Video Home (Argentina) (video)
- Warner Bros. (Argentina)
- Warner Home Video (United States) (DVD)
- Warner Home Video (United States) (VHS)
Special Effects
- The Computer Film Company (CFC) (greenscreen compositing)
Other Companies
- BBC Worldwide (video footage: Munich Olympics)
- CBS News Archives (the producers gratefully acknowledge)
- Cablecam International (special camera equipment)
- Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment (cranes and dollies)
- Imaginary Forces (main titles)
- NBC News Archives (the producers gratefully acknowledge)
- Pacific Title (titles and opticals)
- Sullivan Productions (The Making of Without Limits)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
The film follows the life of famous 1970s runner Steve Prefontaine from his youth days in Oregon to the University of Oregon where he worked with the legendary coach Bill Bowerman, later to Olympics in Munich and his early death at 24 in a car crash. Written by Anonymous |
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| Taglines | Pre. His spirit set a pace only his heart could follow. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $25,000,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend United States | $56,180, 13 Sep 1998 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Tom Cruise considered playing Prefontaine, but decided against it citing that he was too old for the part. See more » |
| Goofs | Before the NCAA championship the movie shows Pre injuring his foot in a hotel room with "Iowa's Finest" (Amy Jo Johnson). Pre actually hurt his foot jumping into the hotel's pool from the lifeguard post. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Edge of Stardom (2001). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Summon the Heroes See more » |
| Quotes |
Bill Bowerman:
Running, one might say, is basically an absurd past-time upon which to be exhausting ourselves. But if you can find meaning, in the kind of running you have to do to stay on this team, chances are you will be able to find meaning in another absurd past-time: Life. See more » |