Evel Knievel (2004 film)

Evel Knievel is a 2004 American biographical television film directed by John Badham and starring George Eads as the legendary motorcycle daredevil, Evel Knievel. The film chronicles Knievel's life from his humble beginnings in Butte, Montana, through his rise to international fame and subsequent struggles with injuries, legal troubles, and personal demons. It highlights his most famous jumps, including the Caesars Palace fountain jump, and explores the complex relationship he had with his family and the media. The film attempts to portray Knievel as both a charismatic showman and a flawed individual. It also features Jaime Pressly as Evel's first wife, Linda Knievel. The movie was originally broadcast on TNT.