Viva Knievel!(1977)
The one and only real live Evel Knievel in his first dramatic movie role.
Viva Knievel! Synopsis
The legendary stuntman plans his most incredible stunt yet while battling the mob in this action-adventure.
Viva Knievel! (1977) is a adventure, action, comedy and thriller film directed by Gordon Douglas, released on June 10, 1977 with a runtime of 1h 46m. It stars Evel Knievel, Gene Kelly, Lauren Hutton and Red Buttons. Viewers rate it 4.0 out of 10 across 17 ratings.
- Director:
- Gordon Douglas
- Writers:
- Antonio Santillán, Antonio Santillán, Norman Katkov
- Producers:
- Stanley Hough
- Cinematographer:
- Fred Jackman Jr.
- Production:
- Sherrill C. Corwin Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Viva Knievel! (1977) Trailer
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Viva Knievel! Videos & Clips
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Viva Knievel (1976) Original Theatrical Trailer
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NBC Diary of a Young Comic & Viva Knievel promo 1979
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Josh Olson on VIVA KNIEVEL
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Viva Knievel! Cast & Crew
Main cast
Evel Knievel
as Himself
Gene Kelly
as Will Atkins
Lauren Hutton
as Kate Morgan
Red Buttons
as Ben Andrews
Leslie Nielsen
as Stanley Millard
Cameron Mitchell
as Barton
Frank Gifford
as Himself
- Eric Olson
Eric Olson
as Tommy Atkins
Sheila Allen
as Sister Charity
Albert Salmi
as Cortland
Dabney Coleman
as Ralph Thompson
Ernie F. Orsatti
as Norman Clark (as Ernie Orsatti)
Key crew
Directed by Gordon Douglas, written by Antonio Santillán, Antonio Santillán and Norman Katkov, produced by Stanley Hough.
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Viva Knievel! Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.0/10 from 17 ratings.
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Viva Knievel! – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Viva Knievel! online?
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Viva Knievel! (1977) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Viva Knievel!?
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The main cast of Viva Knievel! (1977) includes Evel Knievel, Gene Kelly, Lauren Hutton, Red Buttons and Leslie Nielsen. The film was directed by Gordon Douglas. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Viva Knievel! released?
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Viva Knievel! was released on June 10, 1977 and runs for 1h 46m.
Is Viva Knievel! worth watching?
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Viva Knievel! (1977) holds an average rating of 4.0 out of 10 from 17 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure, action and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Viva Knievel!?
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Yes. The official Viva Knievel! trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.