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| 8 Seconds |
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Genre:Drama
Reviewed In Issue 11 Of Widescreen Review®
Stars:
Luke Perry, Stephen Baldwin, James Rebhorn, Carrie Snodgrass. |
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 DVD General Information |
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| (Studio/Distributor): |
New Line Home Video |
| (Catalog Number): |
ID2606LI |
| (MPAA Rating): |
PG13 |
| (Retail Price): |
$$39.99 |
| (Running Time In Minutes): |
104 |
| (Color Type): |
Color |
| (Chaptered/Scene Access): |
Yes |
| (Closed Captioned): |
Yes |
| (Theatrical Release): |
1994 |
| (LD Release Date): |
9/1/94 |
| (THX® Digitally Mastered): |
No |
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| Credits Information |
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| (Director): |
John G. Avildsen |
| (Screenplay/Written By): |
Monte Merrick |
| (Story): |
NA |
| (Music): |
Bill Conti |
| (Director Of Photography): |
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| (Production Designer): |
William J. Cassidy |
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| (Editor): |
J. Douglas Seelig |
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| (Re-Recording Mixers): |
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| (Executive Producers): |
Cyd LeVin & Jeffrey Swab |
| (Co-Producers): |
Tony Mark |
| (Producers): |
Michael Shamberg |
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| DVD Picture Information |
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| (Principal Photography): |
Academy Standard Flat |
| (Theatrical Aspect Ratio): |
1.85:1 |
| (Measured LaserDisc Aspect Ratio): |
1.85:1 |
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| DVD Sound Information |
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| (DVD Soundtrack): |
Dolby Surround |
| (Theatrical Sound): |
DTS Digital |
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| WSR Narrative Review |
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Story Synopsis:
8 Seconds is based on the true story of legendary young bull-rider Lane Frost who fights to achieve his childhood dreams on his road to fame as a bull-riding champion in the rodeo circuit. Luke Perry plays Lane, a decent young man with high ideals and a goal to succeed as a rodeo star. With his companions Tuff Hedeman (Stephen Baldwin) and Cody Lambert (Red Mitchell) he tours the bull-riding circuit and quickly be-comes a legend, winning many competitions and becoming the first out of 334 to ever ride the Red Rock bull in 8 seconds.
LaserDisc Picture:
The picture has been matted at 1.85:1. Images are rendered with vivid color and a natural look. Fleshtones are slightly discolored having an orange hue. Otherwise the image is solid with no artifacts.
LaserDisc Soundtrack:
The soundtrack features a country and western score by Boll Conti with guest performers Vince Gill and Reba McEntire. Minimal surrounds and the dialogue is a bit subdued or harsh in some scenes.
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Superb Sound Effects Recording Quality: |
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Superb Music Score Recording Quality: |
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Superb Special Visual Effects Quality: |
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Superb Color Fidelity: |
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Superb Cinematography: |
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