Evel knievel 1971 movie this is the best quality version of the movie that i have seen. Motorcycle daredevil evel knievel poised on his harleydavidson. George eads stars as knievel, while jaime pressly plays his wife linda and beau bridges costars as her father. The couple were married for two years, divorcing in 2001. Evel knievel and harley davidson are pretty synonymous names, and to be brought together again in a new age, during a new time is amazing. Channing tatum to star in, produce evel knievel pic for sony. But despite liver troubles, he survived to 69, dying in 2007. October 17, 1938 november 30, 2007, professionally known as evel knievel, was an american stunt performer and entertainer. As a professional daredevil, knievel attempted or successfully jumped over 75 ramptoramp motorcycle jumps, as well as, his failed 1974 x2 skycycle rocket jump. Evel knievel 1971 action, biography, drama george hamilton.
Get premium, high resolution news photos at getty images. He berates morgan, announces his retirement, and is taken to the hospital. The movie will be based on the 2008 book life of evel by writer stuart barker. Evel knievels iconic jumpsuit, walking stick up for auction. Evel knievel evel knievel 1974, gatefold, vinyl discogs. Evel knievel is the man who wants to leap across the grand canyon on a jetpowered motorcycle, a project thats been delayed for a couple of years by the problem of getting an insurance policy. Then in 2004, there was talk of mcg making a biopic about knievel called pure evel. Meet the stuntman who completed evel knievels famous. The film also showcases knievel s rise from a small town rebel. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. Forty years ago, evel knievel strapped himself into a rocket and tried to fly over idahos immense snake river canyon. Evel knievel is a 1971 american biographical film starring george hamilton as motorcycle daredevil evel knievel. Meet the stuntman who completed evel knievels famous snake.
An american icon from his humble roots in the unlikely town of butte, mt, knievel rode his motorcycle and guts to an unparalleled level of worldwide. Evel knievel a 1971 daredevil motion picture starring george hamilton. Knievels courtship and marriage to linda was the theme of the 1971 george hamilton movie, evel knievel. Las vegaslegendary daredevil evel knievel, who has long been famous for performing thrilling, deathdefying stunts, will bravely defy common sense at caesars palace saturday. Knievel is known for trying to do more than 75 ramptoramp motorcycle jumps between 1965 and 1980, and in 1974, a failed jump across snake river canyon in idaho in the skycycle, a steampowered rocket. But no one thing screams this more than the revelation that of all the films hed written his favorite was marvin j. Knievel, who died in 2007 at the age of 69, made a name for himself with a series of jawdropping motorcycle jumps. This was the second feature film about knievels life. Robbie knievel is the son of the stuntman robert evel knievel and his first wife, linda. Evel knievel, in 2006, vowed to sue the fbi if it charged him with various criminal acts.
In classic knievel form, he jumped 19 cars, setting a record that stood for 27. The film depicts knievel reflecting on major events in his life just before a big jump. Find highquality evel knievel stock photos and editorial news pictures from getty images. On february 28, he set a new world record by jumping 19 cars with his harleydavidson xr750 in ontario, california. Not yet decided is who collects should flight not prove horizontal. Louis this disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title evel knievel. Kelly knievel, the son of evel knievel, poses for a portrait at his restaurant evel pie, which he coowns with branden powers on fremont street in las vegas on tuesday, nov.
The tatum vehicle is based on stuart barker s 2008 book life of evel. He also has a granddaughter and grandson, analise and kane. The career jumps and stunts of motorcycle daredevil evel knievel spanned from 1965 to 1980. H boxing gloves signed by heavyweight champion muhammad ali. Hamilton portrayed the daredevil in the 1971 movie evel knievel. In 1973, new york based ideal toys created toys based on butte montanas daredevil son, robert evel knievel and history was made. On the morning of 28 feb 1971, famed motorcycle daredevil robert craig evel knievel arrives at californias ontario motor speedway to prepare for his latest stunt of jumping his bike over nineteen automobiles. Evel knievel simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The marriage was held at caesars palace in las vegas. Knievel s two appearances at the astrodome in 1971 were among his few legendary jumps that were actually successful. Over the course of his career, he attempted more than 75 ramptoramp motorcycle jumps knievel was inducted into the motorcycle hall of fame in 1999.
I always liked the dry comedy of this comical movie of the great evel knievel and the actors appearing in this movie. The film opens with shots of the empty ontario motor speedway in california on the morning of february 28, 1971. See more ideas about evil kenevil, harley davidson and back in the day. The majority of his jumps were made on the harleydavidson xr750 motorcycle. George hamilton may not have been the perfect actor to play evel knievel in this 1972 biopic, but it could have been worse. Evel knievel official evel knievel website featuring. His most wellknown runin with the law was a 1977 attack on movie studio executive shelly saltman, whom. In 1999, knievel married his girlfriend, krystal kennedy. Read on wikipedia edit history talk page print download pdf. Evel knievel 1971 action, biography, drama george hamilton, sue.
Not the early dirty harry movies, not jeremiah johnson 1972, not even the seminal apocalypse now 1979it was this cheaply made biopic of the infamous stunt performer. George hamilton starred in the 1971 film titled evel knievel, while knievel himself toplined the 1977 film viva knievel. George hamilton played the stunt rider in a 1971 film also called evel knievel, while evel knievel played himself in. Factbased account of the famous stuntman, from his early days to the nearfatal motorcycle jump at caesars palace. Fbi file details allegations against evel knievel nbc news. Motorcycle daredevil evel knievel poised on his harley. Based on the technology or filming practices of the early 70s, this is an average type of film. The ballad of evel knievel lyrics by ron kramer music by dean kay vocals john culliton mahoney. In about an hour and a half you can leave one history filled city and travel to another.
Channing tatum to star in, produce evel knievel pic for. Kelly knievel, the son of evel knievel, poses for a portrait at his restaurant evel pie, which he coowns with branden powers on fremont street in las vegas on. As it happens, evel does crash while attempting the stunt, and though badly injured, survives. Thanks to knievel being a household name and the toys clever concept, it became a hot seller and one of the most memorable toy lines of the 1970s. Unfollow evel knievel to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Having been born in 1977 a full two years after knievel made his last big jump, my huge interest in the stuntman baffles me, but i remember. Evel knievel roller coaster, a wooden roller coaster at six flags st. In the 1971 movie, evel knievel, george hamilton as knievel alludes to the canyon. Publication date 1971 usage attributionshare alike 3. In what promises to be his boldest stunt yet, evel knievel above will attempt an enormous leap in logic, trying to prove that there exists a number x for which there. Biography of the famed motorcycle daredevil, much of which was filmed in his. Download premium images you cant get anywhere else. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Custom 1972 ideal evel knievel carded action figure evel knievel red suit helmet b with cardback protection. Knievels two appearances at the astrodome in 1971 were among his few legendary jumps that were actually successful.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Evel knievel by john badham george eads, jaime pressly. Come see the evel knievel museum at historic harley davidson in topeka kansas. On january 8 and january 9, 1971, knievel set the record by selling over 100,000 tickets to backtoback performances at the houston astrodome. Evel knievels iconic jumpsuit, walking stick up for. Evel knievel october 17, 1938 november 30, 2007, born robert craig knievel, was an american daredevil and entertainer. This was the second feature film about knievel s life.
The third of four children two boys and two girls, knievel is named after his paternal grandfather. Evel knievel by john badham george eads, jaime pressly, beau. George hamilton played the stunt rider in a 1971 film also called evel knievel, while evel knievel played himself in the movie viva knievel. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. At least two movies have been made about him, one a 1971 effort called evel knievel that starred george hamilton, the other 1977s viva knievel. Jul 17, 2014 evel knievel 1971 movie this is the best quality version of the movie that i have seen.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Jan 31, 2014 evel knievel has some issues on the landing, god that guys had balls. He died of pulmonary disease in clearwater, florida, in. Again, other than the lack of restoring this dvd, the moviedisc isnt too terribly. Shop for evel knievel art prints from our community of independent artists and iconic brands. Evel knievel 1971 george hamilton actor, sue lyon actor, marvin j. A dramatic, deeply involving documentary into the iconic daredevil evel knievel that pleases from the off. Dressed in his signature red, white and blue jumpsuit, knievel would race his motorcycle up steep ramps and over obstacles, including the fountains in front of caesars palace in las vegas in 1968 and a row of doubledecker buses at londons wembley stadium in 1975. George hamilton, as robert craig evel knievel, arrives and, in character, directly addresses the camera, telling the audience what an honor it is to perform for them. The outfit was worn by knievel in the 1977 movie viva knievel. Customize your evel knievel print with hundreds of different frames and mats, if desired.
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