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Without Limits (1998)
Released By: Warner Home Video   Rating: PG-13   In Theaters: N/A
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Studio: Warner Home Video
Genre: Drama
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Director: Robert Towne
Language: English
Official Website: N/A
Theatrical Release: N/A
Home Video Release: N/A
Cast: Donald Sutherland, Jeremy Sisto, Billy Crudup, Monica Potter
Published ID: 7811
UPC: 085391490524,
Plot: 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
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great and on time!
Added 10/20/2009

dvd was in great conditions and was quickly delivered. all I expect when buying a dvd. thanks!
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Great Film for Runners
Added 9/1/2009

I loved Without Limits. This is a film to watch when you are laid up on the couch with a running injury. Inspirational portrait of a cult hero, the favorite of high school cross country teams across America.
The perfect Christmas or birthday gift for your high school cross country runner.

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Motivation for runners of all ages
Added 5/1/2009

I have shared this movie with the local track team and it always draws an emotional response. It is a great movie for challenging teens to reach for their dreams- while not letting other influences and partying or just plain bad luck detract from their lives. And it does this without being preachy. This is one of my favorite actors, Billy Crudup's greatest movies.
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Great Pick me up
Added 9/11/2008

Great movie that seems to follow closely to the actual history of this runner. Enjoyable, and as an ex-runner, I felt very connected.
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GO PRE GO !!
Added 7/15/2008

It's hard to be negative about a movie about an athlete who died young. The subject of this movie died in a car wreck at 24, so it seems just "wrong" to knock "Without Limits" -- the compelling story of 1970s long distance phenom Steve Prefontaine, of the University of Oregon. But this movie earns its praise. You don't have to love long-distance running to love this movie, and love Pre even more. Like Springsteen, you sense that Pre could have been in his own audience -- yelling "Go Pre, you bleepity-bleep!" back at himself.

The film spawned a resurgence in "Pre" gear. You can go to www.cafepress.com and dial up a "Go Pre" tee-shirt, among other items. Pre had a refreshingly hard-driving "cab driver" personality, in a sport routinely dominated by the aloof "jet set."

Go "Pre" Go !!

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great and on time!
Added 10/20/2009

dvd was in great conditions and was quickly delivered. all I expect when buying a dvd. thanks!
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Great Film for Runners
Added 9/1/2009

I loved Without Limits. This is a film to watch when you are laid up on the couch with a running injury. Inspirational portrait of a cult hero, the favorite of high school cross country teams across America.
The perfect Christmas or birthday gift for your high school cross country runner.

0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Motivation for runners of all ages
Added 5/1/2009

I have shared this movie with the local track team and it always draws an emotional response. It is a great movie for challenging teens to reach for their dreams- while not letting other influences and partying or just plain bad luck detract from their lives. And it does this without being preachy. This is one of my favorite actors, Billy Crudup's greatest movies.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
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