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3: The Dale Earnhardt Story (2004): Cast

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3: The Dale Earnhardt Story is a 2004 drama directed by Russell Mulcahy, starring Barry Pepper as Dale Earnhardt, J.K. Simmons and Elizabeth Mitchell. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes.

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3: The Dale Earnhardt Story (2004) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 32m (92 min)
Director
Russell Mulcahy
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is 3: The Dale Earnhardt Story About?

The premise of 3: The Dale Earnhardt Story without spoilers.

The film chronicles the life of NASCAR icon Dale Earnhardt, Sr., tracing his rise from humble beginnings to becoming a seven‑time champion with 76 victories. It also explores his close‑knit family and the profound shock to the sport when his tragic 2001 death forever altered NASCAR’s legacy.

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Cast & crew

3: The Dale Earnhardt Story Cast & Characters

Barry Pepper leads the cast as Dale Earnhardt, with J.K. Simmons as Ralph Earnhardt and Elizabeth Mitchell as Teresa Earnhardt. Directed by Russell Mulcahy; 32 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Russell Mulcahy

More films directed by Russell Mulcahy, best-rated first: In Like Flynn, Swimming Upstream, Teen Wolf: The Movie and The Shadow.

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Cars

Cars in 3: The Dale Earnhardt Story

49 cars on screen, including the 1964 Chevrolet Chevy II and the 1990 Chevrolet Lumina NASCAR.

All 49 cars
  • 1964 Chevrolet Chevy II in 3: The Dale Earnhardt Story 1964 Chevrolet Chevy II Important role
  • 1990 Chevrolet Lumina NASCAR in 3: The Dale Earnhardt Story 1990 Chevrolet Lumina NASCAR Important role
  • 1973 Chevrolet Monte Carlo in 3: The Dale Earnhardt Story 1973 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Important role
  • 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo NASCAR in 3: The Dale Earnhardt Story 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo NASCAR Important role
Details

3: The Dale Earnhardt Story Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Dale Earnhardt - Ein amerikanischer Held” and “A Nascar az életem: Dale Earnhardt története”.

Also known as
  • Dale Earnhardt - Ein amerikanischer Held
  • A Nascar az életem: Dale Earnhardt története
  • 3: История Дейла Эрнхардта
  • סיפורו של דייל ארנהרדט

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3: The Dale Earnhardt Story FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of 3: The Dale Earnhardt Story, each answered in a sentence.

How long is 3: The Dale Earnhardt Story?

3: The Dale Earnhardt Story runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

When was 3: The Dale Earnhardt Story released?

3: The Dale Earnhardt Story was released on December 11, 2004.

Who directed 3: The Dale Earnhardt Story?

3: The Dale Earnhardt Story was directed by Russell Mulcahy.

More films by Russell Mulcahy

Who is in the cast of 3: The Dale Earnhardt Story?

3: The Dale Earnhardt Story stars Barry Pepper as Dale Earnhardt, J.K. Simmons as Ralph Earnhardt and Elizabeth Mitchell as Teresa Earnhardt, among 32 credited actors.

Does 3: The Dale Earnhardt Story have a post-credit scene?

No. 3: The Dale Earnhardt Story has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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