Based on the true story of Montrealer Ken Carter, the “Mad Canadian” stunt driver who tried to jump the Saint Lawrence River in a rocket car in the mid-’70s. Carter's dream was to end his 30-year career with a big jump, a big paycheck, and mega stardom. In the process of accomplishing it, he hired a big sports manager and enlisted the best in rocket car design, with the National Film Board of Canada filming a documentary leading up to the event.

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Cast

Jay Baruchel

Ken Carter

Ed Helms

Dick Keller

Ben Foster

Evel Knievel

Laurence Leboeuf

Gloria

Dan Bakkedahl

Joe Cobden

Marc Beaupré