EVEL KNIEVEL

Cinemavixion Review

George Hamilton stars as the legendary daredevil Evel Knievel in this 1971 biographical drama. Filmed extensively in Knievel's hometown of Butte, Montana, the movie delves into the life of the infamous motorcycle jumper, presenting his story through flashbacks as Knievel contemplates a significant jump. Directed by Marvin J. Chomsky, the film also features Sue Lyon and Bert Freed. While it received a modest reception with an IMDb rating of 5.2/10 and a Rotten Tomatoes score of 40%, "Evel Knievel" offers a look at the man behind the myth, exploring the triumphs and tribulations of a cultural icon who captured the public's imagination with his death-defying stunts. The film grossed approximately $36,000 at the box office.