Movie Details - _Release Date:_ June 3, 1977 - _Country:_ United States - _Language:_ English - _Genre:_ Action - _Runtime:_ 104 minutes - _Director:_ Gordon Douglas - _Cast:_ Evel Knievel, Gene Kelly, Lauren Hutton, Red Buttons, Leslie Nielsen, Cameron Mitchell
Plot "Viva Knievel!" is a 1977 American action film that stars Evel Knievel as himself in a fictional story. The movie follows Knievel as he prepares for a daring motorcycle jump in Mexico, while also being targeted by a group of drug-dealing gangsters who want to sabotage his stunt and use his coffin to smuggle cocaine.
Themes - Action: The film features plenty of action sequences, including motorcycle stunts, chases, and fight scenes. - Adventure: The movie takes the viewer on a thrilling adventure, with Knievel navigating the dangers of Mexico and facing off against the villains. - Biographical: The film is loosely based on Evel Knievel's real-life experiences as a daredevil and stunt performer.
Cast Salaries - Evel Knievel (Himself): $1 million (approximately $4.5 million adjusted for inflation) - Gene Kelly (Will Atkins): $500,000 (approximately $2.2 million adjusted for inflation) - Lauren Hutton (Linda): $200,000 (approximately $900,000 adjusted for inflation) - Red Buttons (Ben Andrews): $150,000 (approximately $675,000 adjusted for inflation) - Leslie Nielsen (Stanley Millard): $100,000 (approximately $450,000 adjusted for inflation)
Awards and Nominations - None notable
Streaming and Watch Options "Viva Knievel!" is available to stream online and watch on various platforms, including:
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