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The Devil at Your Heels (1981): Cast

The Devil at Your Heels (1981) movie poster

The Devil at Your Heels is a 1981 documentary starring Ken Carter, Gordon Pinsent and Robert Fortier. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes.

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The Devil at Your Heels (1981) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 43m (103 min)
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Devil at Your Heels About?

The premise of The Devil at Your Heels without spoilers.

The documentary follows stunt‑man Ken Carter as he prepares for a daring attempt to jump a rocket‑powered car across the one‑mile‑wide St. Lawrence River, linking Canada and the United States. Over five years he raises a million dollars, builds a ten‑storey launch ramp, and outfits a custom car, showcasing the intense planning, engineering challenges and personal risks. The film won the Canadian Screen Award for Best Feature Length Documentary at the 4th Genie Awards in 1983.

The Devil at Your Heels Themes & Keywords

· 9 tags
  • death
  • stuntman
  • saint lawrence river
  • rocket car
  • car jump
  • behind the scenes
  • stunt
  • daredevil
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

The Devil at Your Heels Cast & Characters

Ken Carter leads the cast, with Gordon Pinsent as Narrator (Voice) and Robert Fortier.

Also Starring in The Devil at Your Heels

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Videos

The Devil at Your Heels Videos

2 videos: 1 clip and 1 featurette.

Destroyed in Seconds - Jet Car Daredevil
  • Featurette The Devil at Your Heels
Details

The Devil at Your Heels Also Known As

Also known as “The Late Show Presents: The Devil At Your Heels”.

Also known as
  • The Late Show Presents: The Devil At Your Heels

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FAQ

The Devil at Your Heels FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of The Devil at Your Heels, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Devil at Your Heels?

The Devil at Your Heels runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).

When was The Devil at Your Heels released?

The Devil at Your Heels was released on March 13, 1981.

Who is in the cast of The Devil at Your Heels?

The Devil at Your Heels stars Ken Carter, Gordon Pinsent as Narrator (Voice) and Robert Fortier, among 10 credited actors.

Does The Devil at Your Heels have a post-credit scene?

No. The Devil at Your Heels has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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