Evel knievel george hamilton movie

Movie info george hamilton may not have been the perfect actor to play evel knievel in this 1972 biopic, but it could have been worse. The movie originally aired as a made for tv movie in 1971 at the height of evel knievels fame. George hamilton may not have been the perfect actor to play evel knievel in this 1972 biopic, but it could have been worse. It is not very well shooted or edited, the acting is mostly bad, outside the main characters, george hamilton does an alright job, but kind of makes evel knievel look like a douchebag, sue lyon is just very charming in this movie. Evel knievel is the first project aronofsky has been linked to since the release of his. Since boyhood, orphan bobby evel knievel never could resist risks or keep out of trouble.

Apr 19, 2012 this movie is the biography of the famed motorcycle daredevil evil knievel. George hamilton looks back at his controversies and self. Hes determined to leave the mining town butte, willing to try any job or scam. John herrings song evel knievel was a hit, and both sam elliott and george hamilton have played him in movies. George hamilton list of movies and tv shows tv guide. Evel knievel museum home to several iconic bikes news the.

In 1971, he was determined to make this now classic film about the life of evel knievel which actually still had a long way to go as the legendary daredevil would go on to many more. Rent being evel 2015 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. Evel knievel 1971 action, biography, drama george hamilton. Jul 28, 2004 another one of those biopics that provides a collection of scenes as opposed to a cohesive portrait, evel knievel affords george eads a chance to display his stellar abs, but thats about it. Slowly he makes a name for himself using his gift with motorbikes. 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. Dec 01, 2007 john herrings song evel knievel was a hit, and both sam elliott and george hamilton have played him in movies. Brand new and packaged carefully in a oversized protective tube. Sep 22, 2017 the film depicts knievel reflecting on major events in his life just before a big jump. George hamilton produced and stars in this appealing biopic about reallife stunt daredevil evel knievel. As the movie closes over the grand canyon, george hamilton delivers a voiceover monologue in the knievel character. With george hamilton, sue lyon, bert freed, rod cameron. In 1977, hollywood tried to make him into a movie star in viva knievel. During the 1970s, movies and television shows were created, based on evel knievels daredevil life.

Sam eliot played knievel in a 1974 television pilot and george eads played knievel in a madefortelevision movie released that same year. Evel knievel, a television film directed by john badham. Evel knievel, a film starring george hamilton evel knievel 2004 film, a television film directed by john badham evel knievel roller coaster, a wooden roller coaster at six flags st. George hamilton played him in the film evel knievel. Evel knievel is a 1971 motion picture starring george hamilton actor as. This is a great biopic of the worlds best daredevil starring george hamilton who puts in a good performance as evel, the story focuses on major events in his life, filmed in his home town of buttemontana.

A few years later, my wife, thea, remembers waiting on the butte sidewalks after school to catch a glimpse of george hamilton as they shot scenes for the movie based on evels exploits. No stunt was too impossible for evel knievel to attempt the more outrageous and deathdefying the better. Though his more than 60 film roles include evel knievel. Orig new zealand daybill evel knievel george hamilton sue lyon price is for 1.

Evel knievel is an actiondrama with documentary parts. Evel knievel museum home to several iconic bikes news. Throughout kellys and robbies adolescence, the boys performed at knievels stunt. This movie is the biography of the famed motorcycle daredevil evil knievel. Biography of the famed motorcycle daredevil, much of which was filmed in his home town of butte, montana. In 1959, he married linda bork, with whom he had sons, robbie and kelly, and girls, tracey and alicia. As the movie closes over the grand canyon, george hamilton delivers a voice over monologue in the knievel character. Evel knievel was reproduced on premium heavy stock paper which captures all of the vivid colors and details of the original. Biopic, biography, george hamilton, evel knievel, drama, independent film. Darren aronofsky set to direct channing tatum as evel knievel. This documentary chronicles the life of the renowned daredevil, evel kneivel, from his career as a stunt performer to his impact on the world.

Growing up in helena, we started hearing about evel from the folks in the rough south main part of town long before he became a world class figure. Evel knievel 2004 stream and watch online moviefone. In 1999, knievel married his girlfriend, krystal kennedy of clearwater, florida, whom he began dating in 1992. The first fictional knievel movie, in 1971, starred george hamilton as the cycle maniac and stanley kubricks lolita, sue lyon, as his wife. In the monologue, he describes himself as the last gladiator, which would later be used by the real evel knievel in his 1998 documentary, the last of the gladiators. The movie reflects on major events in his life just before a big jump. This item ships rolled to insure maximum protection. Knievels famous motorcycle stunts and early life are remembered in flashback by the performer in the moments before a big jump. Evel knievel 19382007 was a stunt performer evel knievel may also refer to. Evel knievel 1971 george hamilton dvd, video download, usb. Evel knievel 1971 george hamilton dvd, video download.

George hamilton stars as the motorcycle daredevil whose name has become synonymous with excitement. Original new zealand daybill evel knievel mega rare viva knievel lauren hutton. George hamilton and sue lyon in evel knievel 1971 george hamilton in evel knievel 1971. Evil knievel entire old 70s movie george hamilton youtube. George hamilton, sue lyon, bert freed we have over 15,000 titles available for licensing to vod platforms.

Dec 31, 2007 what was the theme song in george hamilton s evel kneivel. Evel knievel is a 1971 motion picture starring george hamilton as motorcycle daredevil evel knievel. Hamilton, jimmy hawkins, joe solomon, alan caillou, john milius. Sep 15, 2015 darren aronofsky set to direct channing tatum as evel knievel. Evel knievel is a man who, for unknown and probably terrifying personal reasons, has set out to methodically punish himself in a spectacular public way. George hamilton starred in the 1971 movie, evel knievel. Every movie hitting ondemand early due to coronavirus. Below is a transcript of the monologue from the movie. Biography of evel knievel george hamilton, the famed motorcycle daredevil, much of which was filmed in his home town of butte, montana.

Thats what i miss in the current george hamilton movie version, despite its generally interesting texture and its flicks of black humor. Another one of those biopics that provides a collection of scenes as opposed to a cohesive portrait, evel knievel affords george eads a. Evel knievel roller coaster, a wooden roller coaster at six flags st. While george hamilton is an unlikely actor to play evel, he does a decent job. Released november 28th, 2004, evel knievel stars george hamilton, sue lyon, bert freed, rod cameron the pg movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 30 min, and received a. Knievels courtship and marriage to linda was the theme of the 1971 george hamilton movie, evel knievel. He was awarded a star on the hollywood walk of fame at 7021 hollywood boulevard in hollywood, california on august 12, 2009. While hamilton had said it to razz peppard, he realized he meant it. George hamilton, sue lyon, bert freed evel knievel tv movie 1974 adventure comedy pilot for an adventure and comedy series starring sam elliott as the title character and gary barton as his sidekick. With george eads, jaime pressly, lance henriksen, matt gordon. What was the theme song in george hamiltons evel kneivel. Evel knievel 1971 action, biography, drama george hamilton, sue lyon, bert freedfeature.

In the movie, hamilton as knievel states, i am the last gladiator in the new rome. Watch being evel 2015 full movie free online streaming. George hamilton bio, net worth, children, exwife, why. He rode this bike for his worldrecord jump over 19 cars at ontario, calif. Knievel s courtship and marriage to linda was the theme of the 1971 george hamilton movie, evel knievel.

Aug 21, 2015 the first fictional knievel movie, in 1971, starred george hamilton as the cycle maniac and stanley kubricks lolita, sue lyon, as his wife. Hamiltons story begins in memphis, tennessee where he was born on august 12, 1939, to his parents george spike hamilton and ann stevens. Evel knievel japanese b2 movie poster george hamilton bikers 1971 nm. The film depicts knievel reflecting on major events in his life just before a big jump. In 1999, hed remarry to krystal kennedy for two years before divorcing in 2001. Throughout kellys and robbies adolescence, the boys performed at knievels stunt shows. Nov 11, 2017 he rode this bike for his worldrecord jump over 19 cars at ontario, calif. Evel knievel 1971 color 87 min liketelevision proudly presents evel knievel starring george hamilton as evel knievel and sue lyon as linda knievel. George hamilton celebrity profile check out the latest george hamilton photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. I go into the arena and i compete against destruction and i win. Linda and evel separated in the early 1990s and were divorced in 1997. Evel knievel george hamilton 1971 movie poster masterprint.

George hamilton bio, net worth, children, exwife, why is. The cast includes familiar drivein movie faces like vic tayback, sue lyon, cheryl rainbeaux smith, and dub taylor, and much of it was filmed on. The term was made popular in the 1971 movie evel knievel starring george hamilton. Rent being evel 2015 starring robbie knievel and frank gifford on dvd and bluray. Evel knievel 1971 docudrama biography starring george hamilton. Slowly he makes a name for himself using his gift with motorbikes as an original. George hamilton on george stroumboulopoulos tonight. Find evel knievel from a vast selection of movie memorabilia. Robbie knievel continued into adulthood to perform as a professional motorcycle daredevil. The stunts that feature are actual evel stock footage including the world record 19 car jump.

Get ready for a wild ride of a movie experience thats as exciting and actionpacked as an evel knievel stunt. Released november 28th, 2004, evel knievel stars george hamilton, sue lyon, bert freed, rod cameron the pg movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 30 min, and received a score of out of 100 on. Find movie and film cast and crew information for evel knievel 1971 marvin j. The film depicts knievel reflecting on major events in his life just before a. Apr 26, 2020 this is a great biopic of the worlds best daredevil starring george hamilton who puts in a good performance as evel, the story focuses on major events in his life, filmed in his home town of buttemontana. George hamilton full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films.