Hands on a Hardbody: The Documentary
Synopsis
Filmmaker S.R. Bindler profiles Texas contestants trying to win a truck by keeping one hand on it longer than everyone else.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Hands on A Hard Body: The Documentary 1997 Trailer | S.R. Bindler
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-07-19
Top Cast
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Self (Contest Judge)
David Grotheim
Himself (Contest Judge)
Benny Perkins
Himself (1992 winner / contestant)
J.D. Drew
Himself (contestant)
Norma Valverde
Herself (contestant)
Angie Turner
Herself (contestant)
Paul Prince
Himself (contestant)
Ronald McCowan
Himself (contestant)
Kerri Parker
Herself (contestant)
Raul Martinez
Himself (contestant)
Kelli Mangrum
Herself (contestant)
Tom Felker
Himself (contestant)
Janis Curtis
Herself (contestant)
Greg Cox
Himself (contestant)
Russell Welch
Himself (contestant)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 1, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- S.R. Bindler
- Original Score
- Neil Kassanoff
- Original Title
- Hands on a Hardbody: The Documentary
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Idea Entertainment, J.K. Livin Productions, Wessex Entertainment Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
S.R. Bindler
Neil Kassanoff
Chapin Wilson, S.R. Bindler, Michael A. Nickles
S.R. Bindler
Kevin Morris, S.R. Bindler, Chapin Wilson
Department Leadership Roster
Kevin Morris
Producer
S.R. Bindler
Producer
Chapin Wilson
Producer
S.R. Bindler
Director
Chapin Wilson
Director of Photography
S.R. Bindler
Director of Photography
Michael A. Nickles
Director of Photography
S.R. Bindler
Editor
Neil Kassanoff
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hands on a Hardbody: The Documentary
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hands on a Hardbody: The Documentary about?
Filmmaker S.R. Bindler profiles Texas contestants trying to win a truck by keeping one hand on it longer than everyone else.
Who directed Hands on a Hardbody: The Documentary?
Hands on a Hardbody: The Documentary was directed by S.R. Bindler.
Who stars in Hands on a Hardbody: The Documentary?
The principal cast of Hands on a Hardbody: The Documentary includes Brent Baskin, David Grotheim, Benny Perkins, J.D. Drew, Norma Valverde.
When was Hands on a Hardbody: The Documentary released and how long is it?
Hands on a Hardbody: The Documentary was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Hands on a Hardbody: The Documentary?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hands on a Hardbody: The Documentary was composed by Neil Kassanoff.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hands on a Hardbody: The Documentary?
Hands on a Hardbody: The Documentary holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).