Fire on the Track: The Steve Prefontaine Story (1995)

Pre" embodied the spirit of athletic excellence. He had a belief in self and sport that transcended all but the outer reaches of human speed and endurance. As a freshman, he appeared on the... See full summary »

Director:

Erich Lyttle

Writers:

Ken Kesey, Erich Lyttle

Stars:

Dana Carvey, Ken Kesey, Phil Knight

Cast

Credited cast:
Dana Carvey	...	Self
Ken Kesey	...	Self
Phil Knight	...	Self
Brian Lanker	...	Self
Walt McClure	...	Self
Kenny Moore	...	Self
Blaine Newnham	...	Self
Elfriede Prefontaine	...	Self
Ray Prefontaine	...	Self
Phil Pursian	...	Self (as 'Phil Pershian')
Alberto Salazar	...	Self
Erich Segal	...	Self
Frank Shorter	...	Self
Mary Decker Slaney	...	Self (as 'Mary Slaney')
Lasse Virén	...	Self

Storyline

Pre" embodied the spirit of athletic excellence. He had a belief in self and sport that transcended all but the outer reaches of human speed and endurance. As a freshman, he appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated, which hailed him as "America's Distance Prodigy". By the time he died in a tragic auto accident at the age of 24, Pre held all 7 American records between 2,000 and 10,000 meters. Off the track, he fought relentlessly for the rights of amateur athletes to prosper for their sacrifices. Narrated by Ken Kesey, Fire On the Track is the story of this young lion's life, as told through rare footage and the memories of those who knew him best - his teammates, coaches, family and friends. Interviews include David Bedford, Frank Shorter, Ian Stewart, Bill Bowerman, Jeff Galloway, Dick Buerkle, Lasse Viren, Dana Carvey, Mac Wilkins, Kenny Moore, Dave Wottle, Alberto Salazar, and many more.

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Genres:

Documentary

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

1 January 1995 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Eugene, Oregon, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$200,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Chambers Productions

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1