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Without Limits

Without Limits

PRE. The way he competed. The way he lived his life.

19986.61h 57m

Overview

The life of renowned runner Steve Prefontaine and his relationship with legendary coach Bill Bowerman.

Directed by Robert Towne
Written by Kenny Moore, Robert Towne
Produced by Tom Cruise, Paula Wagner
Box OfficeBudget: $25.0MRevenue: $777K

Top Cast

Billy Crudup

Billy Crudup

Steve Prefontaine

Donald Sutherland

Donald Sutherland

Bill Bowerman

Monica Potter

Monica Potter

Mary Marckx

Jeremy Sisto

Jeremy Sisto

Frank Shorter

Matthew Lillard

Matthew Lillard

Roscoe Devine

Dean Norris

Dean Norris

Bill Dellinger

Billy Burke

Billy Burke

Kenny Moore

Gabriel Olds

Gabriel Olds

Don Kardong

Judith Ivey

Judith Ivey

Barbara Bowerman

William Mapother

William Mapother

Bob Peters

Themes & Keywords

sportsolympic games

About Without Limits

Without Limits is a drama, romance film released in 1998 exploring themes of sports, olympic games. Directed by Robert Towne, it stars Billy Crudup, Donald Sutherland, Monica Potter. The life of renowned runner Steve Prefontaine and his relationship with legendary coach Bill Bowerman.

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