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8 Seconds

8 Seconds

Drama · Romance · Western · 1994

This film chronicles the life of Lane Frost, 1987 PRCA Bull Riding World Champion, his marriage and his friendships with Tuff Hedeman (three-time World Champion) and Cody Lambert.

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8 Seconds

“The sport made him a legend. His heart made him a hero.”

1994 Drama · Romance · Western 1h 45m

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7.2 / 10

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This film chronicles the life of Lane Frost, 1987 PRCA Bull Riding World Champion, his marriage and his friendships with Tuff Hedeman (three-time World Champion) and Cody Lambert.

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The people responsible.

Directed by

John G. Avildsen

Written by

Monte Merrick

Luke Perry

Luke Perry

Lane Frost

Stephen Baldwin

Stephen Baldwin

Tuff Hedeman

Red Mitchell

Red Mitchell

Cody Lambert

Cynthia Geary

Cynthia Geary

Kellie Frost

James Rebhorn

James Rebhorn

Clyde Frost

Carrie Snodgress

Carrie Snodgress

Elsie Frost

Linden Ashby

Linden Ashby

Martin Hudson

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The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Sincerity is not manipulation.”

The film risks embarrassment to make emotion communal, and that openness is harder than fashionable detachment.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“The strings are showing.”

Every cue tells you exactly what to feel and when, leaving sentiment to do the work character should have done.