Prefontaine (1997)

He beat the odds... And became a legend!

Prefontaine (1997) poster

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 ...

Director: Steve James
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 106 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Mason Daring
Cinematography: Peter Gilbert
Editing: Peter C. Frank, Suzanne Suffredin
Production: Hollywood Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $8M
Box Office: $589,304
Original Language: en

Themes

Olympic Spirit and Sports

Keywords

sports, olympic games, oregon, usa, runner

Trailer

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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, and tough, "Pre" was a running rebel who defied rules, pushed limits ... and smashed records ...
Who directed Prefontaine?
Prefontaine was directed by Steve James.
Who stars in Prefontaine?
Prefontaine stars Jared Leto, R. Lee Ermey, Ed O'Neill, Breckin Meyer, Lindsay Crouse, Amy Locane.
How long is Prefontaine?
Prefontaine has a runtime of 1h 46m (106 minutes).
What genre is Prefontaine?
Prefontaine is a Drama, Romance film.
What is the budget of Prefontaine?
Prefontaine had a budget of $8M.
How much did Prefontaine gross?
Prefontaine grossed $589,304 worldwide.
Where was Prefontaine produced?
Prefontaine was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Prefontaine?
The themes of Prefontaine include: Olympic Spirit and Sports.