8 Seconds

8 Seconds
Theatrical release poster
Directed byJohn G. Avildsen
Written byMonte Merrick
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyVictor Hammer
Edited byJ. Douglas Seelig
Music byBill Conti
Production
company
Jersey Films
Distributed byNew Line Cinema
Release date
  • February 25, 1994 (1994-02-25)
Running time
105 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Box office$19,623,396[1]

8 Seconds is a 1994 American contemporary Western biographical drama film directed by John G. Avildsen.[2] Its title refers to the length of time a bull rider is required to stay on for a ride to be scored. The film stars Luke Perry as American rodeo legend Lane Frost and focuses on his life and career as a bull riding champion. It also features Stephen Baldwin as Tuff Hedeman, and Red Mitchell as Cody Lambert.

The film was completed and premiered shortly after what would have been Frost's 30th birthday, in late 1993.

  1. ^ 8 Seconds at Box Office Mojo
  2. ^ "8 Seconds". Turner Classic Movies. United States: Turner Broadcasting System. Retrieved March 31, 2018.