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8 Seconds (1994)

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Reviews Counted: 11 Fresh: 4  Rotten:7 Average Rating: 5.3/10

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Runtime: 1 hr 44 mins

Synopsis: 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... 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 hero, set to a swinging country-western soundtrack featuring Vince Gill and Brooks & Dunn, among others. [More]

Genre: Dramas

Starring: Luke Perry, Stephen Baldwin, Cynthia Geary, James Rebhorn, Carrie Snodgress

Director: John G. Avildsen

DVD Info

Release:

Feb 12, 2000

[DVD Details]

DVD Features:

  • Region 1
  • Snap Case
  • Full Frame - 1.33
  • Widescreen Anamorphic - 1.85

Audio:

  • Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround - English
  • Dolby Digital Stereo Surround - English

Additional Release Information:

  • Trailers - 1.Theatrical Trailer

Interactive Features:

  • Interactive Menus
  • Scene Selections

Text/Photo Galleries:

  • Filmographies - 1.Cast & Crew

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Linda Cook
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Bob Ross
Tampa Tribune
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