8 Seconds (1994)

"Perry and Geary (as his wife) put the film over...with natural, winning performances...  Leonard Maltin's Movie & Video Guide

Editor's Note 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.

	Carrie Snodgress
	James Rebhorn
	Stephen Baldwin
	Luke Perry
	Victor Hammer - Cinematographer
	John G. Avildsen - Director
	Bill Conti - Musical Score
	Michael Shamberg - Producer
	Monte Merrick - Writer

8 SECONDS is based on the true story of Lane Frost, who became the youngest rider ever to be nominated into the Rodeo Hall of Fame. Sight and Sound
"...ROCKY director John Avildsen skillfully captures the golden sunscapes and bull-riding action..." 11/01/1994 p.43

New York Times
"...Viscerally gripping....[Directed with] narrative exuberance....[A] strong, persuasive portrayal of Lane by [Perry]..." 02/25/1994 p.C14

Variety
"...Sweet....Baldwin again registers strongly..." 02/14/1994