In the moments preceding a particularly difficult jump, motorcycle daredevil Evel Knievel reflects back on the events of a lifetime. Starring George Hamilton (who also produces), Evel Knievel sets out to establish the motivations and circumstances that led him to become a legend and inspiration to a whole new generation of extreme sports enthusiasts, including his own son - Robbie. Filmed in Evel Knievel's real life home town of Butte, Montana, the film also costars Sue Lyon and Vic Tayback, who help add back-story and depth to this enigmatic character.