Evel Knievel
“For Fame, Fortune and Broken Bones!”
Synopsis
Biography of the famed motorcycle daredevil, much of which was filmed in his home town of Butte, Montana. The film depicts Knievel reflecting on major events in his life just before a big jump.
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Evel Knievel - Trailer For 1971 Movie
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-08-22
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George Hamilton
Evel Knievel
Sue Lyon
Linda
Bert Freed
Doc Kincaid
Rod Cameron
Charlie Knesson
Dub Taylor
Turquoise Smith
Ron Masak
Pete
Hal Baylor
The Sheriff
Mary Peters
Marge
Judith Baldwin
Sorority Girl
Kathrine Baumann
Sorority Girl
Alana Stewart
Nurse #1
Lee de Broux
Wrangler #1
John Garwood
Guard
Richard Ford Grayling
Soundman
Mary Grover
Girl at Ontario
Bill Hale
Man on Street
Bob Harris
Policeman #2
Sylvia Hayes
Grandma
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 10, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$450K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
17.78x
+$7.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marvin J. Chomsky
- Screenplay & Story
- John Milius, Alan Caillou
- Original Score
- Patrick Williams
- Original Title
- Evel Knievel
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Budget
- $450K
- Worldwide Gross
- $8M
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marvin J. Chomsky
John Milius, Alan Caillou
Patrick Williams
David M. Walsh
John McSweeney Jr.
George Hamilton
Department Leadership Roster
Marvin J. Chomsky
Director
John Milius
Screenplay
Alan Caillou
Screenplay
George Hamilton
Producer
David M. Walsh
Director of Photography
John McSweeney Jr.
Editor
Patrick Williams
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Evel Knievel
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Evel Knievel about?
Biography of the famed motorcycle daredevil, much of which was filmed in his home town of Butte, Montana. The film depicts Knievel reflecting on major events in his life just before a big jump.
Who directed Evel Knievel?
Evel Knievel was directed by Marvin J. Chomsky.
Who stars in Evel Knievel?
The principal cast of Evel Knievel includes George Hamilton, Sue Lyon, Bert Freed, Rod Cameron, Dub Taylor.
When was Evel Knievel released and how long is it?
Evel Knievel was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
What was the box office and production budget of Evel Knievel?
Evel Knievel had a reported production budget of $450K and grossed $8M at the worldwide box office (17.78 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Evel Knievel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Evel Knievel was composed by Patrick Williams.