8 Seconds
“The sport made him a legend. His heart made him a hero.”
Synopsis
This film chronicles the life of Lane Frost, 1987 PRCA Bull Riding World Champion, his marriage and his friendships with Tuff Hedeman (three-time World Champion) and Cody Lambert.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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8 Seconds | Full Movie Preview | Warner Bros. EntertainmentOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2020-06-12
Top Cast
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Luke Perry
Lane Frost
Stephen Baldwin
Tuff Hedeman
Red Mitchell
Cody Lambert
Cynthia Geary
Kellie Frost
James Rebhorn
Clyde Frost
Carrie Snodgress
Elsie Frost
Linden Ashby
Martin Hudson
Ronnie Claire Edwards
Carolyn Kyle
Cameron Finley
Young Lane
Dustin Mayfield
Teenage Lane
George Michael
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John Growney
Self
Renée Zellweger
Buckle Bunny
Tonie Perensky
Buckle Bunny
Coquina Dunn
Buckle Bunny
Lori Heuring
Bridesmaid
John Swasey
Drunk Cowboy
Jonathan Joss
Medic Del Rio
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 25, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 6, 1994
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$7M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$19.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.8x
+$12.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John G. Avildsen
- Screenplay & Story
- Monte Merrick
- Original Score
- Bill Conti
- Original Title
- 8 Seconds
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Budget
- $7M
- Worldwide Gross
- $19.6M
- Production Studios
- New Line Cinema, Jersey Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John G. Avildsen
Monte Merrick
Bill Conti
Victor Hammer
J. Douglas Seelig, Jerry Behrens
Cyd LeVin, Michael Shamberg, Jeffrey Swab
Department Leadership Roster
Monte Merrick
Writer
John G. Avildsen
Director
Victor Hammer
Director of Photography
Deena Appel
Costume Design
Michael Shamberg
Producer
J. Douglas Seelig
Editor
William J. Cassidy
Production Design
Bill Conti
Original Music Composer
Moore Brian
Stunt Coordinator
Mike H. McGaughy
Stunt Coordinator
Jerry Behrens
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About 8 Seconds
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is 8 Seconds about?
This film chronicles the life of Lane Frost, 1987 PRCA Bull Riding World Champion, his marriage and his friendships with Tuff Hedeman (three-time World Champion) and Cody Lambert.
Who directed 8 Seconds?
8 Seconds was directed by John G. Avildsen.
Who stars in 8 Seconds?
The principal cast of 8 Seconds includes Luke Perry, Stephen Baldwin, Red Mitchell, Cynthia Geary, James Rebhorn.
When was 8 Seconds released and how long is it?
8 Seconds was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
What was the box office and production budget of 8 Seconds?
8 Seconds had a reported production budget of $7M and grossed $19.6M at the worldwide box office (2.8 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for 8 Seconds?
The original motion picture soundtrack for 8 Seconds was composed by Bill Conti.
What is the age rating and content advisory for 8 Seconds?
8 Seconds holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).