| | | He beat the odds...and became a legend!
Features: DVD, Aspect Ratio 1.85:1, Dolby Digital (5.1), Dolby Surround Sound
Inspirational and entertaining, Prefontaine is another acclaimed success from the makers ofHoop Dreams. It's the true-life story of legendary track star Steve Prefontaine, the exciting and sometimes controversial "James Dean of Track," whose spirit captured the heart of the nation! Cocky, charismatic, and tough, "Pre" was a running rebel who defied rules, pushed limits...and smashed records...in an incredible against-all-odds quest for Olympic gold! Now a major motion picture, the triumphs and heartbreaks of this unforgettable champion will have you riveted from beginning to end!
"Exciting and unforgettable!" CBS Radio, Los Angeles
"[Prefontaine's]...complex personality comes through..." Mike Clark, USA Today
"Two thumbs up!" Siskel & Ebert
Editor's Note
A naturalistic dramatization of record breaking distance runner Steve Prefontaine's struggle to win, culminating in the 1972 Munich Olympics, this film favors documentary-style character development more than conventional "sports film" hero worship. A feature-film breakthrough for director James and co-producer/cinematographer Peter Gilbert (the creative team behind HOOP DREAMS), as well as star Leto, previously known as the hunky Jordan Catalano on TV's "My So-Called Life."
| Features | Scene Access | | Widescreen Version | | Audio: English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround | | Interactive Menus |
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Release Information
| | Studio: Buena Vista |
| Release Date: 9/3/2002 |
| Running Time: 106 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 1997 | | Catalog ID: 26907 | | UPC: 00786936188349 | | Number of Discs: 1 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English | | Video: Color |
Aspect Ratio | | 1.85:1 |
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| | Professional Reviews | USA Today
"...One of R. Lee Ermey's liveliest performances..." 01/24/1997 p.3DEntertainment Weekly
"...[Leto] plays Pre with earnestness..." 01/31/1997 p.34 Los Angeles Times
"...Pleasant and agreeable..." 01/24/1997 p.F1 Chicago Sun-Times
"...Here is a sports movie in the tradition of the best sportswriting....Smart, quirky and involving..." 01/24/1997 p.34 Chicago Sun-Times 8 of 10
...Here is a sports movie in the tradition of the best sportswriting, where athletes are portrayed warts and all. You do not have to be nice to win races, but you have to be good. - Roger Ebert
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