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8 Seconds (1994)

8 Seconds poster
Directed by
John G. Avildsen
Genre
drama film, biographical film
Country
United States
Runtime
1h 45m
Rated
PG-13
Rating
7.2 of 10 from 112 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

This film is about the life of Lane Frost, a champion bull rider. It follows his career and relationships in the rodeo world.

sports dramatriumphantnostalgicearnestbittersweetstraightforwardinspiringslow-burn

What happens

8 Seconds is a 1994 American contemporary western biographical drama film directed by John G. Avildsen. Its title refers to the length of time a bull rider is required to stay on for a ride to be scored. The film stars Luke Perry as American rodeo legend Lane Frost and focuses on his life and career as a bull riding champion. It also features Stephen Baldwin as Tuff Hedeman and Red Mitchell as Cody Lambert. The film was completed and premiered shortly after what would have been Frost's 30th birthday, in late 1993. The film was released by New Line Cinema on February 25, 1994 to mixed reviews from critics while grossing $19.6 million against a $7 million budget. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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