The real story behind the myth of american icon robert evel knievel and his legacy. The film is a tribute to the stuntman evel knievel, who died on november 30, 2007, one year before the films release. The 2015, knoxville produced evel knievel presents the stuntman as. The show featured a cast of nine carrying out stunts and pranks on each other or the public. The film also showcases knievels rise from a small town.
Knoxville guest starred as the voice of johnny krill, an extreme sports enthusiast, in extreme spots, a 2012 episode of spongebob squarepants. Looked forward to seeing this movie, and thought the casting was a good opportunity to make a good knievel movie. I wrote johnny knoxville s first hollywood story in the 90s and can recall it like yesterday when i got hold of an underground vcr tape being circulated around hollywood. Johnny knoxville discusses new film being evel youtube. Slowly he makes a name for himself using his gift with motorbikes as an original. With george eads, jaime pressly, lance henriksen, matt gordon. Mat hoffmans tribute to evel knievel 2008 starring mat hoffman and johnny knoxville on dvd and bluray.
Johnny knoxville sums up the life and times of evel knievel quite eloquently. Knievel was inducted into the motorcycle hall of fame in 1999. Evel knievel had to con his way into his now infamous 1967 attempt to jump the fountain at caesars palace on a motorcycle, according to johnny knoxville in his new documentary being evel. If that isnt enough johnny is nearly speechless when he sees the footage of the famous cesars palace jump. Jun 12, 2015 being evel trailer 2015 evel knievel documentary movie hd official trailer 1. Johnny knoxville discusses new film being evel johnny knoxville chats with us at bartels harleydavidson and discusses his new film being evel.
Add beau bridges and lance henriksen, and it sounds like the makings of a good biography that has never been properly made. Johnny knoxville produced being evel jumps to gravitas ventures. I never knew the behind the scenes evel and am saddened to learn of his treatment of some of those closest to him. Mat hoffmans tribute to evel knievel video 2008 imdb. Jackass is an american reality comedy television series created by johnny knoxville, spike jonze, and jeff tremaine, directed by tremaine, and produced by dickhouse productions.
Opening with knievels 1973 appearance on johnny carsons tonight show, being evel immediately gets across the charisma and. Academy awardwinning director daniel junge and producer johnny knoxville take a candid look at daredevil evel knievel, while reflecting on. Evel knievel documentary being evel sells to gravitas ventures daniel junge wrote and directed the film, which counts johnny knoxville among its producers. Being evel producer johnny knoxville on why evel knievel was a living superhero video there was fear, but he suppressed it most of the time with wild turkey, the jackass. Jul 09, 2015 it shouldnt come as a surprise if we tell you about johnny knoxville being a huge fan of evel knievel. The film is a tribute to the stuntman evel knievel, who died on november 30, 2007, one year before the film s release. I am evel knievel features footage of evel s greatest jumps, including the seminal snake river canyon and caesars palace jumps.
Johnny knoxvilleproduced being evel jumps to gravitas ventures. It was released on may 27, 2008 by dickhouse productions. Knoxville voiced leonardo in the 2014 film, teenage mutant ninja turtles but did not appear in the sequel. Children 3 philip john clapp born march 11, 1971, known professionally by his stage name johnny knoxville, is an american actor, film producer, screenwriter, comedian and stunt performer. A new evel knievel documentary debuted sunday, jan. Johnny knoxville talks new documentary being evel in. Jackass creator johnny knoxville dropped by thewrap studios to talk about being evel, the documentary about daredevil robert evel. He was a hero to kids around the world despite being a womanizing egotistical violent son of a bitch. Johnny knoxville says evel knievel hustled caesars palace in. Documentary i am evel knievel features footage of evels greatest jumps, including the seminal snake river canyon and caesars palace jumps. Working in conjunction with bmx legend mat hoffman and some of the best stunt riders in the world, johnny knoxville hosts a super stunt spectacular in homage to the late, great evel knievel. It debuted at the 2015 sundance film festival in january.
He appeared in the documentary i am evel knievel, for which he also provided rare content, and executiveproduced featurelength documentary chasing evel. October 17, 1938 november 30, 2007, professionally known as evel knievel, was an american stunt performer and entertainer. One of those was johnny knoxville, who brought knievels. Johnny knoxville promises big revelations in evel knievel. Evel knievels big red mack restored for documentary on. Its one reason why knoxville agreed to produce and star in being evel, oscarwinner daniel junge s new documentary about the iconic stuntman that premiered at the sundance film festival and will. The film also showcases knievel s rise from a small town rebel in butte, montana, to a cultural icon whose rise to superstardom was built on nerves of steel and the ability to get up and do it again no matter the severity of the fall. Rent being evel 2015 starring robbie knievel and frank gifford on dvd and bluray. Knoxville attended his first sundance where being evel premiered in january. Johnny knoxville s 2nd time on a motor bike and he tries to backflip a ramp to dirt. Why we dont see much of johnny knoxville nowadays ladbible. Johnny knoxville brings being evel to sundance deadline. Aug 21, 2019 why we dont see much of johnny knoxville nowadays.
George eads seemed he could put in a good performance as evel, and you cant take your eyes off jamie pressley in every scene shes in. A few of the guys that step up and go for broke in the spirit of. This illuminating documentary examines the aftermath of princess dianas tragic death and the tense, dramatic week leading up to her funeral. Absolutely amazing i was born in 1981 so i did not get the opportunity to experience evel in all of his greatness. Being evel is produced by johnny knoxville, notorious stuntman and actor. In the film, knoxville revisits the most fateful crotchshot in jackass. Jan 21, 2015 johnny knoxville promises big revelations in evel knievel doc. From the film, director daniel junge, producers johnny knoxville, jeff tremaine, and matt hoffman, in addition to george hamilton, kelly knievel, and seth enslow attended the screening. Make your movie list and get blurays and dvds conveniently delivered to you with. Not known for subtlety, jackass impresario johnny knoxville is here in park city to debut being evel, the documentary he produced about the selfmade american legend evel knievel. The life of robbie knievel, scheduled for release in 2017.
The parallels between evel knievel and johnny knoxville are hard to miss. New evel knievel documentary being evel gets to the heart of the daredevil. Long before we had tony hawk or the gonzo jackass dudes, we had robert craig evel knievel, who made the leap from popping wheelies on his harley along ventura boulevard to traversing ill. Being evel film gets to the heart of the daredevil.
Watch best movies by johnny knoxville full hd online free. Jackass presents mat hoffmans tribute to evel knievel. Its fitting, then that johnny knoxville serves as one of the producers on being evel, a indepth documentary that focuses on the daredevils life and reexamines his craziest stunts. Hes determined to leave the mining town butte, willing to try any job or scam. I appreciate johnny knoxville for the indepth portrayal of a great american legend in its entirety.
The jackass star has obviously taken inspiration from some of evel s amazing, deathdefying. Academy awardwinning director daniel junge and producer johnny knoxville take a candid look at daredevil evel knievel, while reflecting on our voracious public appetite for heroes and spectacle. Since boyhood, orphan bobby evel knievel never could resist risks or keep out of trouble. Evel knievel jalopnik film festival video film johnny knoxville. There was a paparazzifilled red carpet procession for the premiere, including producer johnny knoxville of jackass fame and george hamilton, who portrayed knievel in a 1971 biopic. One of those was johnny knoxville, who brought knievel s rebellious and thrillseeking spirit to the jackass stunts that made his crew famous. And while its admirable that producer and knievel disciple johnny knoxville wants to acknowledge fully what a shit his boyhood hero could be, on the whole, being evels focus on the motorcyclists miserable personal life comes at the expense of more scenes of the man in action. Being evel is jackass johhny knoxville evel knievel documentary. I wrote johnny knoxvilles first hollywood story in the 90s and can recall it like yesterday when i got hold of an underground vcr tape being circulated around hollywood. At sundance film festival, johnny knoxville talks about being evel and his hero evel knievel. Produced by jackass lynchpins johnny knoxville and jeff tremaine, being evel is a clear love letter from the two gentleman and in particular knoxville who was inspired by knievel as a child so much so that he became the household name he is today.
Mat hoffmans tribute to evel knievel is a 2008 directtodvd comedy film and the first jackass presents film in the jackass film series. Aug 18, 2015 evel knievel had to con his way into his now infamous 1967 attempt to jump the fountain at caesars palace on a motorcycle, according to johnny knoxville in his new documentary being evel. Jun 09, 2008 a clip from matt hoffmans tribute to evil knievel. In the history of sports, few names are more recognizable than that of evel knievel. Robbie knievel, frank gifford, johnny knoxville, george hamilton, tony hawk. The film suggests that knievel was animated by a mix of an ingrained childhood toughness, a need for attention and a. Johnny knoxville brings evel knievel back mens journal. He tells us what quality him and evel knievel share and why evel is his hero. Being evel producer johnny knoxville on why evel knievel. Johnny knoxville says evel knievel hustled caesars palace. His son kelly knievel was the point person for the family, and the film wouldnt have happened without them. Aug 21, 2015 johnny knoxville chats with us at bartels harleydavidson and discusses his new film being evel. It was produced by jackass star johnny knoxville, who is one of the film s main interviewees. Watch movies online and watch tvseries online on 123movies without registration.
If the trailer for being evel is anything the movie by then the film certainly looks a lot more promising than the glut of knievel documentaries released since his death in 2007. It originally aired for three seasons on mtv between october 1, 2000 and february 3, 2002. Being evel producer johnny knoxville on why evel knievel was a. Rent being evel 2015 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. Jul 07, 2015 jackass daredevil, front man, and certifiably crazy johnny knoxville has produced a bare all documentary about stunt legend evel knievel. Being evel trailer 2015 evel knievel documentary movie hd official trailer 1. The film opens with johnny carson explaining that evel knievel has become somewhat of a legend. Produced by and essentially starring knievel fan johnny knoxville as lead talking head, the sundancepremiered pic has aboveaverage marketability as a platformrelease docu, though it should. Johnny knoxville evel knievel film harley davidson forums. Gravitas ventures has acquired north american rights to daniel. The film documents his real life story until his death in 2007. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48.
This documentary chronicles the life of the renowned daredevil, evel kneivel, from his career as a stunt performer to his impact on the world. Johnny knoxvilleproduced being evel jumps to gravitas. Mckay was also a consulting producer for johnny knoxville s film being evel. It was produced by jackass star johnny knoxville, who is one of the films. Mckay was also a consulting producer for johnny knoxvilles film being evel. Johnny knoxville talks new documentary being evel in studio 82115. Jackass daredevil, front man, and certifiably crazy johnny knoxville has produced a bare all documentary about stunt legend evel knievel. Over the course of his career, he attempted more than 75 ramptoramp motorcycle jumps. Produced by and featuring jackass star johnny knoxville, and directed by academy awardwinning filmmaker daniel junge, being evel unravels the true story behind the man, the myth and the legend of the american stunt rider and iconic daredevil, robert evel knievel. Being evel dives into the glory and tragedy of the worlds greatest daredevil.
The parallels between evel knievel and johnny knoxville are hard to. It was produced by jackass star johnny knoxville, who is one of the films main interviewees. And while its admirable that producer and knievel disciple johnny knoxville wants to acknowledge fully what a shit his boyhood hero could be, on the whole, being evel s focus on the motorcyclists miserable personal life comes at the expense of more scenes of the man in action. Johnny knoxville on my hero evel knievel jackass star talks about the daredevil who inspired him and producing the documentary being evel.
Hi success seemed to come not from being a great stuntman but from being a great salesman and selfpromoter. Being evel trailer 2015 evel knievel documentary movie hd official trailer 1 being evel trailer 2015 evel knievel documentary movie hd official trailer 1. Jan 21, 2015 he was a superhero, a real living superhero, jackass star johnny knoxville told ew about stuntman extraordinaire evel knievel, adding he was the ultimate showmansalesman. Watch being evel 2015 full movie free online streaming. He is best known as a cocreator and star of the mtv reality stunt show jackass, which aired for three seasons from 20002002. The film opens with johnny carson explaining that evel knievel has become. Academy awardwinning director daniel junge and producer johnny knoxville take a candid look at daredevil evel knievel.