“Evel Knievel” Movie

According to reports, actor Leonardo DiCaprio is in talks to play star-spangled, stadium stunt performer ‘Evel Knievel’ in a new feature, to be directed by Damien Chazelle (“La La Land”), focusing on Knievel’s 1974 rocket-powered ‘Snake River’ jump in Idaho:

‘…famous for his dangerous…

“…ramp-to-ramp motorcycle jumps…

‘…leading to concussions and broken bones…

‘…throughout the 1970’s Knievel appeared on a variety of TV shows…

“…with licensed toys and comic books mass-produced…”

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