Viva Knievel!
The one and only real live Evel Knievel in his first dramatic movie role.
PG 1977 · 106 min · ★ 4.0 · Adventure, Action, Comedy, Thriller
The legendary stuntman plans his most incredible stunt yet while battling the mob in this action-adventure.
Directed by Gordon Douglas · Written by Antonio Santillán
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Evel Knievel Himself -
Gene Kelly Will Atkins -
Lauren Hutton Kate Morgan -
Red Buttons Ben Andrews -
Leslie Nielsen Stanley Millard -
Cameron Mitchell Barton -
Frank Gifford Himself - E Eric Olson Tommy Atkins
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Sheila Allen Sister Charity -
Albert Salmi Cortland -
Dabney Coleman Ralph Thompson -
Ernie F. Orsatti Norman Clark (as Ernie Orsatti)
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