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8 Seconds (1994): Cast

8 Seconds (1994) movie poster

8 Seconds is a 1994 drama western directed by John G. Avildsen, starring Luke Perry as Lane Frost, James Rebhorn and Dustin Mayfield. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes.

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8 Seconds (1994) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 45m (105 min)
Director
John G. Avildsen
Genres
Western , Drama , Romance
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is 8 Seconds About?

The premise of 8 Seconds without spoilers.

The sport made him a legend; his heart made him a hero. This film chronicles the life of Lane Frost, the 1987 PRCA Bull Riding World Champion, exploring his marriage and his close friendships with three‑time champion Tuff Hedeman and fellow rider Cody Lambert.

8 Seconds Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • beer
  • champagne
  • smile
  • bull rider
  • home
  • ranch
  • courtship
  • cross
  • proposal
  • chaps
  • red rock
  • groin injury
+38 more
  • reading
  • injury
  • dancing
  • arizona
  • interview
  • truck
  • trailer
  • las vegas nevada
  • humble
  • world champion
  • jealousy
  • tuxedo
  • apology
  • van
  • sponsor
  • infidelity
  • guilty conscience
  • oklahoma
  • corral
  • rodeo clown
  • windmill
  • belt buckle
  • cadillac
  • feather
  • pasture
  • barrel racing
  • poem
  • poetry
  • horse
  • mother daughter relationship
  • bar
  • soda
  • advice
  • friend
  • motel
  • prize
  • arizona territory
  • pay phone
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Cast & crew

8 Seconds Cast & Characters

Luke Perry leads the cast as Lane Frost, with James Rebhorn as Clyde Frost and Dustin Mayfield as Teenage Lane. Directed by John G. Avildsen; 50 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from John G. Avildsen

More films directed by John G. Avildsen, best-rated first: Rocky, The Karate Kid, The Karate Kid Part II and Lean on Me.

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8 Seconds Videos

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8 Seconds Also Known As

14 alternative titles, including “8 Sekunden - Die Lane Frost Geschichte” and “Coeur de champion”.

Also known as
  • 8 Sekunden - Die Lane Frost Geschichte
  • Coeur de champion
  • Osm vteřin
  • Otto secondi di gloria
  • Cœur de champion
  • 8 Seconds - Tödlicher Ehrgeiz
  • 8 Secondes
  • 8 Segundos
  • 8 секунд
  • 8 Δευτερόλεπτα για τη δόξα
  • 8 секунди
  • 8초의 승부
+2 more
  • 旋转牛郎
  • 8 sekund

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8 Seconds FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of 8 Seconds, each answered in a sentence.

How long is 8 Seconds?

8 Seconds runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

When was 8 Seconds released?

8 Seconds was released on February 25, 1994.

Who directed 8 Seconds?

8 Seconds was directed by John G. Avildsen.

More films by John G. Avildsen

Who is in the cast of 8 Seconds?

8 Seconds stars Luke Perry as Lane Frost, James Rebhorn as Clyde Frost and Dustin Mayfield as Teenage Lane, among 50 credited actors.

Does 8 Seconds have a post-credit scene?

No. 8 Seconds has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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