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.
- Status
- Released
- Production
- Film Cardinal, Mongrel Media
Keywords
- based on true story
- daredevil
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Top Cast
Jay Baruchel as Ken Carter
Ed Helms as Dick Keller
Ben Foster as Evel Knievel
Laurence Leboeuf as Gloria
Joe Cobden as
Marc Beaupré as
Top Crew
Michael Dowse · Director, Writer
Jennifer Wilson · Producer
Joe Iacono · Executive Producer
Lisa Wolofsky · Executive Producer
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