Synopsis
Based on the true story of Montrealer Ken Carter, the “Mad Canadian” stunt driver who tried to jump the Saint Lawrence River in a rocket car in the mid-’70s. Carter's dream was to end his 30-year career with a big jump, a big paycheck, and mega stardom. In the process of accomplishing it, he hired a big sports manager and enlisted the best in rocket car design, with the National Film Board of Canada filming a documentary leading up to the event.
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Key crew
- Michael DowseDirector
- Michael DowseWriter
- Cristóbal Tapia de VeerOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Jay BaruchelKen Carter
- Ed HelmsDick Keller
- Ben FosterEvel Knievel
- Laurence LeboeufGloria
- Dan BakkedahlCast
- Joe CobdenCast
- Marc BeaupréCast
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based on true storydaredevil