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Prefontaine
“He beat the odds... And became a legend!”
6.5 / 10• 1997• 1h 46m•PG-13• English
DramaRomance
Storyline
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 ...
Cast & Crew
Jared Leto
Steve Prefontaine
Lead
R. Lee Ermey
Bill Bowerman
Ed O'Neill
Bill Dellinger
Breckin Meyer
Pat Tyson
Lindsay Crouse
Elfriede Prefontaine
Amy Locane
Nancy Alleman
Laurel Holloman
Elaine Finley
Brian McGovern
Mac Wilkins
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Steve James's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Prefontaine is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
