Movie Details
Theatrical Release:January 1st, 1995
Original Language:English
Fire on the Track The Steve Prefontaine Story (1995)
Audience Score
Pre embodied the spirit of athletic excellence He had a belief in self and sport that transcended all but the outer reaches of human speed and endurance As a freshman he appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated which hailed him as Americas Distance Prodigy By the time he died in a tragic auto accident at the age of 24 Pre held all 7 American records between 2000 and 10000 meters Off the track he fought relentlessly for the rights of amateur athletes to prosper for their sacrifices Narrated by Ken Kesey Fire On the Track is the story of this young lions life as told through rare footage and the memories of those who knew him best his teammates coaches family and friends Interviews include David Bedford Frank Shorter Ian Stewart Bill Bowerman Jeff Galloway Dick Buerkle Lasse Viren Dana Carvey Mac Wilkins Kenny Moore Dave Wottle Alberto Salazar and many more
