Without Limits (1998)

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One of two filmed biographies of late track star Steve Prefontaine to be produced in the late '90s, Without Limits comes from director Robert Towne, who previously took a stab at the track-star drama with his directorial debut, 1982's Personal Best. Billy Crudup stars as the ill-fated athlete who overcame physical obstacles to win an NCAA championship and compete in the 1972 Munich Olympics. The film follows Prefontaine from his youth in Oregon where, despite one leg being longer than the other, he shows himself to be a talented runner. Later, while attending the University of Oregon, Prefontaine meets and forms a strong bond with his coach, Bill Bowerman (Donald Sutherland), the man who would later go on to found the Nike shoe corporation. College is also where Prefontaine falls for classmate Mary Marckx (Monica Potter), beginning a romance that lasts until his untimely death in a 1974 automobile accident. The other film about Steve Prefontaine was 1997's Prefontaine which starred Jared Leto in the titular role. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide

Theatrical Feature Running Time:

118 mins

Complete Cast:

Director(s):

Robert Towne

Writer(s):

Robert Towne, Kenny Moore

Producer(s):

Paula Wagner, Tom Cruise

Theatrical MPAA Rating:

PG13(Sexual Situations, Adult Situations, Mild Violence, Profanity)

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• 1998 - Without Limits - National Society of Film Critics - Best Supporting Actor (Runner-up)