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{{Short description|2004 television film directed by Russell Mulcahy}} |
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| genre = [[Biographical drama]] |
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| writer = Robert Eisele |
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| writer = [[Robert Eisele]] |
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| director = [[Russell Mulcahy]] |
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| starring = [[Barry Pepper]] |
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* [[Barry Pepper]] |
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* [[J.K. Simmons]] |
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* [[Elizabeth Mitchell]] |
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* [[Sean Bridgers]] |
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* [[Joe Chrest]] |
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* [[Chad McCumbee]] |
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* Greg Thompson |
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* Kevin Stillwell |
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* Ron Prather |
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| music = [[Louis Febre]] |
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| country = United States |
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| language = English |
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| executive_producer = [[Orly Adelson]] |
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| producer = Lynn Raynor |
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| editor = William B. Stich |
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| cinematography = James Chressanthis |
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| runtime = 90 minutes |
| runtime = 90 minutes |
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* Orly Adelson Productions |
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| distributor = [[Disney–ABC Domestic Television|Buena Vista Television]] |
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* [[ESPN Original Entertainment]] |
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| network = [[ESPN]] |
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| released = {{Start date|2004|12|11}} |
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'''''3: The Dale Earnhardt Story''''' is a 2004 [[television |
'''''3: The Dale Earnhardt Story''''' is a 2004 American [[biographical drama]] [[television film]] directed by [[Russell Mulcahy]], written by Robert Eisele, and starring [[Barry Pepper]] as [[NASCAR]] driver [[Dale Earnhardt]]. It chronicles Earnhardt's life from his humble upbringing in [[Kannapolis, North Carolina]], throughout his career racing automobiles to include his rise to dominance in NASCAR, culminating with [[Death of Dale Earnhardt|his death]] in the final lap of the [[2001 Daytona 500]].<ref>Heffernan, Virginia. (December 10, 2004). <span class="plainlinks">[https://www.nytimes.com/2004/12/10/arts/television/a-first-love-becomes-the-family-business.html A First Love Becomes the Family Business]</span>. nytimes.com. Retrieved November 16, his 2015.</ref> Its central theme focuses on the relationship between him and his father, [[Ralph Earnhardt]], as well as the relationship between him and his youngest son, [[Dale Earnhardt Jr.]] |
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The film premiered on [[ESPN]] on December 11, 2004. Pepper's performance earned him a nomination for a [[Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie]].<ref><span class="plainlinks">[http://www.sagawards.org/awards/nominees-and-recipients/11th-annual-screen-actors-guild-awards The 11th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards]</span>. sagawards.org. Retrieved November 16, 2015.</ref> |
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Many of the film's race scenes were filmed at [[Rockingham Speedway]]. The track had lost its races and at the time was used mostly as a test facility and driving school. [[Chad McCumbee]], who portrayed Earnhardt Jr., later became a |
Many of the film's race scenes were filmed at [[Rockingham Speedway]]. The track had lost its races and at the time was used mostly as a test facility and driving school. [[Chad McCumbee]], who portrayed Earnhardt Jr., later became a NASCAR driver in the [[Camping World Truck Series|Truck Series]].<ref><span class="plainlinks">[http://www.racing-reference.info/driver/Chad_McCumbee Chad McCumbee]</span>. racing-reference.info. Retrieved November 16, 2015.</ref> He also raced alongside Dale Jr. himself at the [[Pocono Organics CBD 325|Pocono 500]], driving [[Kyle Petty]]'s 45 car, as Petty was in the [[NASCAR on TNT|TNT]] broadcast booth. |
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Actors playing the part of the Flying Aces were Ray Everett, Greg Davis, David Brooks, Robbie Hicks, and Don Gyr. |
Actors playing the part of the Flying Aces were Ray Everett, Greg Davis, David Brooks, Robbie Hicks, and Don Gyr. |
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==Copyright infringement controversy== |
==Copyright infringement controversy== |
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The script of this film was not approved by Earnhardt's widow, [[Teresa Earnhardt]] |
The script of this film was not approved by Earnhardt's widow, [[Teresa Earnhardt]] and the Earnhardt Family. The film, although capturing the essence of Earnhardt, is inaccurate in many of the events seen in it. Richard Childress, the former car owner and team owner of Earnhardt, sued ESPN for copyright infringement with its use of the "3" logo.<ref>Bell, Robert. (March 23, 2005) <span class="plainlinks">[http://www.greensboro.com/earnhardt-s-spins-its-way-into-courtroom-a-lawsuit-filed/article_f6f402c9-1524-5b03-aa32-80098905a4e7.html EARNHARDT'S '3' SPINS ITS WAY INTO COURTROOM A LAWSUIT FILED IN FEDERAL COURT IN GREENSBORO CHARGES ESPN WITH COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT]</span>. greensboro.com. Retrieved November 16, 2015.</ref> In December 2005, the lawsuit was settled out of court.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://greensboro.com/sports_professional/auto_racing/earnhardt-lawsuit-ends-with-settlement/article_06b52698-02bc-5f57-a320-67ca0d9b73fb.html |title = Earnhardt ‘3’ lawsuit ends with settlement {{!}} Auto Racing {{!}} greensboro.com}}</ref> |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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*[http://espn.go.com/three/index.htm ESPN: ''3''] |
*[http://espn.go.com/three/index.htm ESPN: ''3''] |
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3: The Dale Earnhardt Story | |
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Genre | Biographical drama |
Written by | Robert Eisele |
Directed by | Russell Mulcahy |
Starring |
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Music by | Louis Febre |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
Production | |
Executive producer | Orly Adelson |
Producer | Lynn Raynor |
Cinematography | James Chressanthis |
Editor | William B. Stich |
Running time | 90 minutes |
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Original release | |
Network | ESPN |
Release | December 11, 2004 |
3: The Dale Earnhardt Story is a 2004 American biographical drama television film directed by Russell Mulcahy, written by Robert Eisele, and starring Barry Pepper as NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt. It chronicles Earnhardt's life from his humble upbringing in Kannapolis, North Carolina, throughout his career racing automobiles to include his rise to dominance in NASCAR, culminating with his death in the final lap of the 2001 Daytona 500.[1] Its central theme focuses on the relationship between him and his father, Ralph Earnhardt, as well as the relationship between him and his youngest son, Dale Earnhardt Jr.
The film premiered on ESPN on December 11, 2004. Pepper's performance earned him a nomination for a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie.[2]
Many of the film's race scenes were filmed at Rockingham Speedway. The track had lost its races and at the time was used mostly as a test facility and driving school. Chad McCumbee, who portrayed Earnhardt Jr., later became a NASCAR driver in the Truck Series.[3] He also raced alongside Dale Jr. himself at the Pocono 500, driving Kyle Petty's 45 car, as Petty was in the TNT broadcast booth.
Actors playing the part of the Flying Aces were Ray Everett, Greg Davis, David Brooks, Robbie Hicks, and Don Gyr.
Synopsis[edit]
The film details the life of stock-car racing legend Dale Earnhardt. From an early age, Earnhardt learned about cars from his father Ralph, who worked at a mill to feed and clothe his family but also rebuilt jalopies in his garage and raced them at local events on weekends. Ralph, a minor legend in Southern stock-car racing, inspired Dale to follow his own passion for racing. After dropping out of high school to race, Dale started out in his father's shadow and struggled to establish himself for more than a decade, especially when tangling with legends in the sport such as Darrell Waltrip. Dale finally broke into NASCAR in the late '70s, and in time became the top prize money winner in NASCAR history. The lessons Dale learned from his father are revisited when Dale's own teenage son, Dale Jr., decides to take up racing at the age of 16.[4]
Cast[edit]
Cast Member | Role |
Barry Pepper | Dale Earnhardt |
Elizabeth Mitchell | Teresa Earnhardt |
Ernest Whitted | Pit Crowd |
Andrea Powell | Martha Earnhardt |
Sean Bridgers | Neil Bonnett |
David Lewis Brooks | Earnhardt Pit Crew |
Russell Brooks | Earnhardt Pit Crew (as Russell Dean Brooks Jr.) |
Joe Chrest | Jake Elder |
Russell Cook | Press Conference VIP |
Teresa Delgado | Kelley Earnhardt |
Tony Devon | Will |
Thunderbird Dinwiddie | Connie (as Traci Dinwiddie) |
Tricia Dyar | Daisy (as Tricia Quattlebaum) |
Corri English | Kelley Earnhardt |
Michael Flippo | Wayne Robertson |
Daniel Freeze | Dale Pit Crew |
Frank Glidden | Kerry Earnhardt |
Craig S. Harper | Kenny Schrader |
Andy Hillenburg | Deke |
Kenneth M. Johnston | Darrell Waltrip Pit Crew Member |
Jim Keisler | GM Executive |
Andrea Kfoury | Marion |
James G. Martin Jr. | Dwayne |
Chad McCumbee | Dale Earnhardt Jr. |
Marshal McGee | Dale Earnhardt Jr. |
Ron Prather | Richard Childress |
Brandi Ryans | Brenda Gee |
David Sherrill | H.A. "Humpy" Wheeler |
Lori Beth Sikes | Latane Brown (as Lori Beth Edgeman) |
J. K. Simmons | Ralph Earnhardt |
Zachary Dylan Smith | Dale Earnhardt Jr. |
Kevin Stillwell | Rod Osterland |
Greg Thompson | Darrell Waltrip |
Olivia Weston | Dale's Mistress |
David Wilson | GM Executive |
Meredith DiPaolo Stephens | Driver's Wife (uncredited) |
Copyright infringement controversy[edit]
The script of this film was not approved by Earnhardt's widow, Teresa Earnhardt and the Earnhardt Family. The film, although capturing the essence of Earnhardt, is inaccurate in many of the events seen in it. Richard Childress, the former car owner and team owner of Earnhardt, sued ESPN for copyright infringement with its use of the "3" logo.[5] In December 2005, the lawsuit was settled out of court.[6]
References[edit]
- ^ Heffernan, Virginia. (December 10, 2004). A First Love Becomes the Family Business. nytimes.com. Retrieved November 16, his 2015.
- ^ The 11th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards. sagawards.org. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
- ^ Chad McCumbee. racing-reference.info. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
- ^ "3". RottenTomatoes.com. Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 18 December 2020.
- ^ Bell, Robert. (March 23, 2005) EARNHARDT'S '3' SPINS ITS WAY INTO COURTROOM A LAWSUIT FILED IN FEDERAL COURT IN GREENSBORO CHARGES ESPN WITH COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT. greensboro.com. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
- ^ "Earnhardt '3' lawsuit ends with settlement | Auto Racing | greensboro.com".
External links[edit]
- 2004 biographical drama films
- 2004 films
- 2004 television films
- 2000s American films
- 2000s English-language films
- 2000s sports drama films
- American auto racing films
- American biographical drama films
- American drama television films
- American sports drama films
- Biographical films about sportspeople
- Biographical television films
- ESPN Films films
- Films about Dale Earnhardt
- Films directed by Russell Mulcahy
- Films scored by Louis Febre
- Films set in North Carolina
- Films shot in North Carolina
- NASCAR on television
- Sports television films
- Works subject to a lawsuit