Prefontaine
"He beat the odds... And became a legend!"
Originally released in 1997. Prefontaine is a drama/romance film. directed by Steve James.
Starring Jared Leto, R. Lee Ermey, and Ed O'Neill
Synopsis
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 ...
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 24, 1997
28 years ago
Runtime
1h 46m
106 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (86 votes)
Budget
$8M
Production budget
Box Office
$589.3K
0.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jared Leto
as Steve Prefontaine
R. Lee Ermey
as Bill Bowerman
Ed O'Neill
as Bill Dellinger
Breckin Meyer
as Pat Tyson
Lindsay Crouse
as Elfriede Prefontaine
Amy Locane
as Nancy Alleman
Laurel Holloman
as Elaine Finley
Brian McGovern
as Mac Wilkins
Kurtwood Smith
as Curtis Cunningham
Adrian Amadeus
as Finnish Teammate
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $8,000,000
- Revenue
- $589,304
Production Companies
- Hollywood Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prefontaine about?
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...
Who directed Prefontaine?
Prefontaine was directed by Steve James.
How long is Prefontaine?
Prefontaine has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
When was Prefontaine released?
Prefontaine was released on January 24, 1997 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Prefontaine?
The main cast of Prefontaine includes Jared Leto, R. Lee Ermey, Ed O'Neill, Breckin Meyer, Lindsay Crouse.