Evel Knievel
Also Known As: Robert Craig Knievel, Jr., Robert Craig 'Evel' Knievel, Jr.
Biography: Robert Craig Knievel (/kˈniːvəl/; October 17, 1938 – November 30, 2007), professionally known as Evel Knievel, was an American stunt performer and entertainer. Over the course of his career, he attempted more than 75 ramp-to-ramp motorcycle jumps. Knievel was inducted into the Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 1999. He died of pulmonary disease in Clearwater, Florida, in 2007, aged 69. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Butte, Montana, USA
Birthday: October 17, 1938
Deathday: November 30, 2007
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Gender: Male
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The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's
Overview: A look back at the people, events, music, and trends of the 1970s.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1980-01-04
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The Devil at Your Heels
Overview: Devil at Your Heels, traces the trials of stuntman Ken Carter who attempts a death-defying aerial jump in a car. Not content with a normal jump, Ken Carter attempts a jump from Canada to the USA. This feature-length documentary shines a light on the intense preparation that led to Carter’s first attempt to jump a car across a mile-wide stretch of the St. Lawrence River – a 5-year period during which the dare-devil raised a million dollars, erected a 10-storey take-off ramp and built a rocket-powered car. Winner of the Canadian Screen Award for Best Feature Length Documentary at the 4th Genie Awards in 1983.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1981-03-13
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Viva Knievel!
Overview: The legendary stuntman plans his most incredible stunt yet while battling the mob in this action-adventure.
Genres: Adventure Action Comedy Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1977-06-10
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Wide World of Sports 15th Anniversary Special
Overview: ABC's Wide World of Sports host Jim McKay sets out to travel to the various locations.
Genres: TV Movie Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1976-04-24
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Being Evel
Overview: In the history of sports, few names are more recognizable than that of Evel Knievel. Long after the man hung up his famous white leather jumpsuit and rode his Harley into the sunset, his name is still synonymous with the death-defying lifestyle he led. Notoriously brash, bold, and daring, Knievel stared death in the face from the seat of his motorcycle, but few know the larger-than-life story of the boy from Butte, Montana.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-01-23
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I Am Evel Knievel
Overview: I Am Evel Knievel features footage of Evels greatest jumps, including the seminal Snake River Canyon and Caesars Palace jumps. The film also showcases Knievels rise from a small town rebel in Butte, Montana, to a cultural icon whose rise to superstardom was built on nerves of steel and the ability to get up and do it again no matter the severity of the fall. He lived life like every day was his last, which led to a tumultuous life filled with stunts no man would ever dream of, encompassing meteoric success, wild hubris, egomaniacal mistakes, and ultimately redemption. The documentary combines original exclusive interviews with archival footage of this larger-than-life character to tell Knievels incredible story. Among those featured include Matthew McConaughey, Kid Rock, Michelle Rodriguez, Guy Fieri, Robbie Maddison and family members including sons Kelly and Robbie, and former wives Linda Knievel and Krystal Kennedy-Knievel.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-09-10
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Not So Easy
Overview: A motorcycle safety film
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1973-01-01
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Freebie and the Bean
Overview: Two San Francisco detectives want to bring down a local hijacking boss. But they'll have to get to him before a hitman does.
Genres: Action Comedy Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1974-12-25
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Absolute Evel: The Evel Knievel Story
Overview: Matthew McConaughey hosts a profile of legendary daredevil Evel Knievel that features extensive commentary from Knievel and footage of famous leaps, among them his failed 1974 attempt to cross the Snake River Canyon in Idaho using a sky cycle. Also: a look at his time in prison; and his relationship with his son, Robbie (who comments), also a daredevil.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-06-13
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Stuntman
Overview: A veteran stuntman sets out to complete the jump that bested his idol Evel Knievel: clearing the Snake River Canyon in a rocket-powered craft.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-09-23
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Aim for the Roses
Overview: In 1976, Canadian stuntman Ken Carter declared his intention to jump a mile over the St. Lawrence Seaway in a rocket powered car. In 2008, Canadian musician Mark Haney declared his intention to pay tribute to Ken Carter in the form of a concept album for solo double bass. In 2011, Canadian filmmaker John Bolton declared his intention to make a "musical docudrama" about both men. Aim for the Roses is a one-of-a-kind film, about a one-of-a-kind album, about a one-of-a-kind stunt, all three of which could only happen in Canada.
Genres: Documentary Music History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-09-21
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