Evel Knievel (TV Movie 2004)

Evel Knievel: Directed by John Badham. With George Eads, Jaime Pressly, Lance Henriksen, Matt Gordon. Since childhood, orphan Bobby “Evel” Knievel never could resist risks or keep out of trouble. He’s determined to leave the mining town of Butte, willing to try any job or scam. Linda Bork agrees to join his adventurous life. Slowly he makes a name for himself using his gift with motorbikes – as an original, traveling stunt-rider. A nearly fatal jump and fall at Caesar’s Palace bring national fame. An unprecedented manned rocket canyon jump proves a nightmare challenge.

“Whether or not you are a fan of Evel Knievel, the made for television movie has its moments. Having to rush a story in under 2 hours including commercial time, most of TNT movies fall short of anything great. The casting of Pressly and Bridges in the movie was great. Although they are supporting leads, they are what holds the movie together. Beau Bridges is great in pretty much anything he touches. Jaime Pressly has come a long way from her earlier films she was casted in for her u0026quot;assets.u0026quot; Here, she shows her acting talents alongside her beauty. All in all, Evel Knievel is somewhat of a fun ride that takes you into the story of one of Americau0026#39;s misunderstood Dare-devils.”