Evel Knievel (2004 film)

*Evel Knievel*
Evel Knievel
	Film poster
Genre	Drama
Based on	Evel Incarnate: The Life and Legend of Evel Knievel; by Steve Mandich
Teleplay by	Jason Horwitch
Directed by	John Badham
Starring	George Eads; Jaime Pressly; Lance Henriksen; Fred Thompson; Beau Bridges; Matt Gordon; Peter MacNeill;
Music by	Stewart Copeland
Country of origin	United States
Original language	English
Production
Executive producers	Bruce Davey; Michael Jaffe; Howard Braunstein; Jan Korbelin;
Producers	Nancy Cotton; Clara George;
Cinematography	Ron Stannett
Editor	Frank Morriss
Running time	91 minutes
Production companies	Icon Productions; Jaffe/Braunstein Films; ApolloProScreen Filmproduktion;
Original release
Network	TNT
Release	July 30, 2004

Evel Knievel is a 2004 American drama film directed by John Badham and written by Jason Horwitch, about American stunt performer and entertainer Evel Knievel. Based on the 2000 biography Evel Incarnate by Steve Mandich, the film stars George Eads as Knievel, with Jaime Pressly, Lance Henriksen, Fred Thompson, Beau Bridges, Matt Gordon and Peter MacNeill. The film premiered on TNT on July 30, 2004. The movie is well known for its many gaffes and inaccurate portrayal of Knievel and his career.