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The Devil at Your Heels

The story of a daredevil... Ken Carter wants to jump a car a mile

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1981-03-13
1h 43m
English
Released
ONF | NFB

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Devil at Your Heels, traces the trials of stuntman Ken Carter who attempts a death-defying aerial jump in a car. Not content with a normal jump, Ken Carter attempts a jump from Canada to the USA. This feature-length documentary shines a light on the intense preparation that led to Carter’s first attempt to jump a car across a mile-wide stretch of the St. Lawrence River – a 5-year period during which the dare-devil raised a million dollars, erected a 10-storey take-off ramp and built a rocket-powered car. Winner of the Canadian Screen Award for Best Feature Length Documentary at the 4th Genie Awards in 1983.

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Stream The Devil at Your Heels online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A talked-about documentary movie originally produced in English and released in 1981, it's earned a solid 5.9/10 from 7 viewers worldwide.

About The Devil at Your Heels

The story of a daredevil... Ken Carter wants to jump a car a mile

Devil at Your Heels, traces the trials of stuntman Ken Carter who attempts a death-defying aerial jump in a car. Not content with a normal jump, Ken Carter attempts a jump from Canada to the USA. This feature-length documentary shines a light on the intense preparation that led to Carter’s first attempt to jump a car across a mile-wide stretch of the St. Lawrence River – a 5-year period during which the dare-devil raised a million dollars, erected a 10-storey take-off ramp and built a rocket-powered car. Winner of the Canadian Screen Award for Best Feature Length Documentary at the 4th Genie Awards in 1983. Running 103 minutes.

The Devil at Your Heels Cast and Characters

The cast features Gordon Pinsent (as Narrator (Voice)), Ken Carter (as Himself), Evel Knievel (as Himself), Dar Robinson (as Himself), and Robert Fortier (as Himself). Their performances are a major reason The Devil at Your Heels has built such a passionate audience.

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Why People Are Watching The Devil at Your Heels

The Devil at Your Heels flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is a tone and style that's hard to find elsewhere. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.

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How long is The Devil at Your Heels?

The Devil at Your Heels runs for 103 minutes (about 1.7 hours).

Is The Devil at Your Heels good? What's the rating?

The Devil at Your Heels holds a 5.9/10 rating based on 7 reviews — a niche pick worth checking out.

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

The main cast includes Gordon Pinsent, Ken Carter, Evel Knievel, and Dar Robinson, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is The Devil at Your Heels available in English?

Yes — The Devil at Your Heels was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.

When was The Devil at Your Heels released?

The Devil at Your Heels was released in 1981.

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What is The Devil at Your Heels about?

The Devil at Your Heels is a Documentary English-language film. Devil at Your Heels, traces the trials of stuntman Ken Carter who attempts a death-defying aerial jump in a car. Not content with a normal jump, Ken Carter attempts a jump from Canada to the USA. This feature-length documentary shines a light on the intense preparation that led to Carter’s first attempt to jump a car across a mile-wide stretch of the St. Lawrence River – a 5-year period during which the dare-devil raised a million dollars, erected a 10-storey take-off ramp and built a rocket-powered car. Winner of the Canadian Screen Award for Best Feature Length Documentary at the 4th Genie Awards in 1983.

When was The Devil at Your Heels released?

The Devil at Your Heels was released on March 13, 1981. It has a runtime of 1h 43m. The film was produced by ONF | NFB.

Who stars in The Devil at Your Heels?

The Devil at Your Heels stars Gordon Pinsent, Ken Carter, Evel Knievel and Dar Robinson. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

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