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Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9780767016056
Format: Color, NTSC
ISBN: 076701605X
Label: A & E Home Video
Manufacturer: A & E Home Video
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: A & E Home Video
Release Date: February 07, 2000
Running Time: 88 minutes
Sales Rank: 133358
Studio: A & E Home Video
Theatrical Release Date: September 10, 1971
Editorial Review:
Description:
Fascinating story of the motorcycle daredevil that accepted every challenge, no matter how insane. Features footage of some of his wildest stunts, including the legendary rocket jump over the Snake River Canyon.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - EVEL STILL THE MAN!
While remembering Evel Knievel, (gone Six Months now), this was the first film
that was made of his life. George Hamilton in the Title Role (also known for
his portrayal of Hank Williams), captures the essence of this daredevil. Seeing this
in my early years, led to many Twisted Handlebars and bruises. My copy is from a
Rough Film Transfer, maybe there's a better one. Still worth it after all these years.
Rating:  - A timeless video
My purchase and delivery of the VHS movie " Evel Knievel " was easy and prompt . However , I disliked the product because the video reproduction was faint and grainy (poor). Also , the sound reproduction was very noisey,cracking and had blank spots (terrible) ! I've enjoyed similar products from indiviguals selling a "used" movie , more than this unopened
item ! My rating is up because the original film is very entertaining ! !
Rating: - Fun, typical early 70's "road" film
I saw this in a theater, for a "children's matinee"(the original version had some racey stuff in it,and it may have carried an R or at least cautious PG rating, but other versions were edited for the kiddie market), it only ever seemed to play 2nd run in smaller theaters(and 2nd billing at Drive Ins) between 1971 and '73. VERY typical of early 70's filmmaking when just about anyone could make an indie film and get it easily distrubuted to "theaters and drive-ins near you".
This low-end DVD ... Read More
Rating: - Elvis On Wheels...
EVEL KNIEVEL was a favorite of mine when I was a kid. The idea of someone risking their life for my entertainment didn't bother me then. I was nine after all. Looking back, I think of Evel as an adrenaline freak with major issues, but still respect his right to jump over things. George Hamilton is perfect in the role of Bobby "Evel" Knievel. He captures his smirking attitude toward danger, bodily injury, and death. Hamilton hams it up in a way that only he could pull off, giving life to the legend ... Read More
Rating: - Cool film, horrible DVD
I agree with the previous review. This is a very cool film of the early 70's, clearly designed to promote Evel and his planned jump of the Grand Canyon (he had to settle for the Snake River Canyon in Idaho instead.) But this is quite simply the worst DVD transfer I have ever seen. The video quality is terrible. For a few bucks you might consider snatching this up, but don't expect much quality wise. On the other hand, this is my favorite George Hamilton performance, although he doesn't really ... Read More
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