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Evel Knievel (1971)

Director: Marvin Chomsky

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From Time Out Film Guide

A fascinating and enjoyable film about the daredevil motorcyclist-stuntman (played ebulliently by Hamilton, although the spectacular stunt scenes are documentary footage of Knievel himself). Piecing together events in his life - his early delinquent driving, an attempted safe-cracking career, and the increasing audacity of his legendary rides - it portrays something of an egomaniac, basking in the light of his own fame while privately racked by neuroses. Chomsky's seemingly nonchalant direction, from a script by John Milius and Alan Caillou, sensibly refuses neat psychological explanations, and instead opens out to provide a finely detailed portrait of middle America.

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Time Out Film Guide

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  • Dave M. Henman said...
    Posted on Dec 04 2008 01:27 The movie inspired me to be assertive, not take no for an answer, and to challenge the world. The Song "I Just Do What I Want" -who's the Artist?
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Director: Marvin Chomsky

Producer: George Hamilton

Cast: George Hamilton, Sue Lyon, Bert Freed, Rod Cameron, Dub Taylor, Ron Masak full cast

Genre(s): Action/Adventure

Duration: 90 mins


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