Fire on the Track: The Steve Prefontaine Story
1995 · Documentary · 58 min. · United States
He embodied the spirit of athletic excellence. He had a belief in self and sport that transcended all but the outer reaches of human speed and endurance. As a freshman, he appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated, which hailed him as "America's Distance Prodigy". By the time he died in a tragic auto accident at the age of 24, Pre held all 7 American records between 2,000 and 10,000 meters. Off the track, he fought relentlessly for the rights of amateur athletes to prosper for their sacrifices.
Direction Erich Lyttle
Cast Steve Prefontaine · Dana Carvey · Ken Kesey · Phil Knight · Brian Lanker · Walt McClure · Kenny Moore · Blaine Newnham · Alberto Salazar · Erich Segal · Mary Decker Slaney
Screenplay Ken Kesey · Erich Lyttle · Kenny Moore
Original title Fire on the Track: The Steve Prefontaine Story
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Not rated (FilmAffinity)
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