Viva Knievel!

Viva Knievel!

The one and only real live Evel Knievel in his first dramatic movie role.

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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