Evel Knievel

A fearless stunt performer whose hunger for bigger, riskier feats defines his career. He endures brutal injuries, defies medical expectations, and relentlessly pursues spectacular jumps, including the Grand Canyon attempt. His charisma and stubbornness drive both his success and the personal costs to his family.

Knievel’s devoted wife who grapples with the fame machine and the dangers of his career. She supports him through hospital recoveries while negotiating the line between love and safety for the family. Her resilience and steadiness anchor the household amid chaotic publicity.

Linda’s father and Knievel’s father-in-law, a steady patriarch figure who shares family ties with Knievel. He dies during a rafting trip, highlighting the human cost of a daredevil lifestyle and the impact of reckless stunts on loved ones.

A film star connected to Knievel’s world who documents the spectacle with John Derek. Her perspective captures the interplay between media, celebrity, and the real-life stakes of Knievel’s stunts.

A filmmaker who records Knievel’s breathtaking moments, contributing to the visual mythology of the daredevil. His presence underscores the role of cinema in shaping public memory of the stunts.

Knievel’s son who participates in family moments and witnesses the dangers of his father’s career. His presence as a younger generation signals how Knievel’s legacy is passed down and observed by his children.

Knievel’s other son who shares in the family’s thrill-seeking world. His involvement emphasizes the personal costs and mixed emotions of living in a daredevil shadow.

A biker antagonist who clashes with Knievel during a chaotic event, illustrating the rough edges of the stunt world and the dangers of confrontations off the main spectacle.