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8 Seconds

8 Seconds

The sport made him a legend. His heart made him a hero.

19947.21h 45m

Overview

This film chronicles the life of Lane Frost, 1987 PRCA Bull Riding World Champion, his marriage and his friendships with Tuff Hedeman (three-time World Champion) and Cody Lambert.

Directed by John G. Avildsen
Written by Monte Merrick
Produced by Michael Shamberg
Box OfficeBudget: $7.0MRevenue: $19.6M

Top Cast

Luke Perry

Luke Perry

Lane Frost

Stephen Baldwin

Stephen Baldwin

Tuff Hedeman

Red Mitchell

Red Mitchell

Cody Lambert

Cynthia Geary

Cynthia Geary

Kellie Frost

James Rebhorn

James Rebhorn

Clyde Frost

Carrie Snodgress

Carrie Snodgress

Elsie Frost

Linden Ashby

Linden Ashby

Martin Hudson

Ronnie Claire Edwards

Ronnie Claire Edwards

Carolyn Kyle

Cameron Finley

Cameron Finley

Young Lane

D

Dustin Mayfield

Teenage Lane

Themes & Keywords

rodeocowboybull ridingadoring

About 8 Seconds

8 Seconds is a drama, romance, western film released in 1994 exploring themes of rodeo, cowboy, bull riding, adoring. Directed by John G. Avildsen, it stars Luke Perry, Stephen Baldwin, Red Mitchell. This film chronicles the life of Lane Frost, 1987 PRCA Bull Riding World Champion, his marriage and his friendships with Tuff Hedeman (three-time World Champion) and Cody Lambert.

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