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Key Information
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| Directors: |
John G. Avildsen |
| Stars: |
Luke Perry |
| Actors: |
Cynthia Geary |
| Genre: |
Dramas |
| Subgenre: |
True Story · Love Story · Cowboys |
| MPAA Rating: |
PG-13 (MPAA) |
| Available Formats: |
VHS |
| UPC: |
794043427534 |
| Release Date: |
1994 |
| Running Time: |
1hr 44min |
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Languages
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| Original Language: |
English |
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DVD Editions
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Format: DVD, 1hr 44min
Release Company: Warner Home Video (December 14, 1999)
UPC: 794043478321 |
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VHS Editions
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Format: VHS, 1hr 44min
Release Company: Movies Unlimited (August 21, 1994) |
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Professional Reviews
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(02/25/1994, p.C14, Stephen Holden): "...Viscerally gripping....[Directed with] narrative exuberance....[A] strong, persuasive portrayal of Lane by [Perry]..." |
| More Information |
| Details: |
Director John G. Avildsen's 8 SECONDS is the true story of the meteoric rise and all-too-brief career of Lane Frost, the youngest national champion bull rider in history. Luke Perry stars as Lane, a shy but popular young bareback rodeo rider whose gutsy determination catapults him to stardom. As Lane gains a winning reputation, he meets and falls in love with Kellie (Cynthia Geary), a spirited, beautiful young horsewoman. After a passionate courtship, the two young rodeo riders get married. Kellie looks after Lane and sacrifices her own freedom to be his devoted wife, but the pressures of Lane's career soon take their toll. Kellie is often left alone while Lane continues to ride the circuit with his longtime friends and competitors, including three-time rodeo champion Tuff Hedeman (Stephen Baldwin). Lane faces his ultimate challenge attempting to ride Red Rock, a dangerous bull known for fatally injuring his riders. Perry gives a fine performance in this gutsy and inspirational tale of a real-life rodeo ... |
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