The Devil at Your Heels
"The story of a daredevil... Ken Carter wants to jump a car a mile"
Originally released in 1981. The Devil at Your Heels is a documentary film. directed by Robert Fortier.
Starring Gordon Pinsent, Ken Carter, and Evel Knievel
Synopsis
Devil at Your Heels, traces the trials of stuntman Ken Carter who attempts a death-defying aerial jump in a car. Not content with a normal jump, Ken Carter attempts a jump from Canada to the USA. This feature-length documentary shines a light on the intense preparation that led to Carter’s first attempt to jump a car across a mile-wide stretch of the St. Lawrence River – a 5-year period during which the dare-devil raised a million dollars, erected a 10-storey take-off ramp and built a rocket-powered car. Winner of the Canadian Screen Award for Best Feature Length Documentary at the 4th Genie Awards in 1983.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 13, 1981
44 years ago
Runtime
1h 43m
103 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Budget
$300K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $300,000
Production Companies
- ONF | NFB
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Devil at Your Heels about?
Devil at Your Heels, traces the trials of stuntman Ken Carter who attempts a death-defying aerial jump in a car. Not content with a normal jump, Ken Carter attempts a jump from Canada to the USA. ...
Who directed The Devil at Your Heels?
The Devil at Your Heels was directed by Robert Fortier.
How long is The Devil at Your Heels?
The Devil at Your Heels has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
When was The Devil at Your Heels released?
The Devil at Your Heels was released on March 13, 1981 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Devil at Your Heels?
The main cast of The Devil at Your Heels includes Gordon Pinsent, Ken Carter, Evel Knievel, Dar Robinson, Robert Fortier.