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Prefontaine

PG-131h 46m1997Steve James
IMDb 6.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 54% · Metacritic 55
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"He beat the odds... And became a legend!"

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 ...

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SportsOlympic GamesOregon, UsaRunner

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What is Prefontaine (1997) 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 stars in Prefontaine?

Prefontaine stars Jared Leto (Steve Prefontaine), R. Lee Ermey (Bill Bowerman), Ed O'Neill (Bill Dellinger), Breckin Meyer (Pat Tyson), Lindsay Crouse (Elfriede Prefontaine). The film was directed by Steve James.

How long is Prefontaine?

Prefontaine has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1997. It is rated PG-13.

Is Prefontaine worth watching?

Prefontaine holds an IMDb rating of 6.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 54. Fans of Drama, Romance, Biography are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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