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3: The Dale Earnhardt Story | |
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Written by | Robert Eisele |
Directed by | Russell Mulcahy |
Starring | Barry Pepper J.K. Simmons Elizabeth Mitchell Sean Bridgers Joe Chrest Chad McCumbee Greg Thompson Kevin Stillwell Ron Prather |
Theme music composer | Louis Febre |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
Production | |
Producers | Orly Adelson Lynn Raynor |
Running time | 90 minutes |
Production company | ESPN Original Entertainment |
Original release | |
Network | ESPN |
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3: The Dale Earnhardt Story is a 2004 television movie produced by ESPN depicting the life of NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt. It chronicles his 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. It was first broadcast on December 11, 2004, and subsequently released on DVD. Barry Pepper was cast in the lead role to star as Earnhardt; giving a credible performance which 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
The film details the life of the late Dale Earnhardt starting with his young life and growing up with his father and ending with his death in the 2001 Daytona 500. The film focuses on the death of Neil Bonnett which deeply affected Dale, his rivalry with Darrell Waltrip, and his off the track relationships with his wife and kids, more notably his son Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Cast
Cast Member | Role |
Berry 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 |
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
The script of this film was not approved by Earnhardt's widow, Teresa Earnhardt, and his 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.[4] In December 2005 the lawsuit was settled out of court. [5]
References
- ^ Heffernan, Virginia. (December 10, 2004). A First Love Becomes the Family Business. nytimes.com. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
- ^ The 11th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards. sagawards.org. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
- ^ Chad McCumbee. racing-reference.info. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
- ^ 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.
- ^ https://greensboro.com/sports_professional/auto_racing/earnhardt-lawsuit-ends-with-settlement/article_06b52698-02bc-5f57-a320-67ca0d9b73fb.html
External links
- 2004 films
- 2004 television films
- American films
- American sports films
- American television films
- American auto racing films
- Documentary films about auto racing
- Dale Earnhardt
- ESPN Films films
- Films directed by Russell Mulcahy
- Films shot in North Carolina
- NASCAR mass media
- Sports films based on actual events
- 2000s sports films
- Works involved in a lawsuit