The 5 Greatest Moments From The Movie '8 Seconds'

Mar 11, 2019 by apost team

If you’re a fan of the rodeo or great country music, you’ve likely seen the 1994 film 8 Seconds.

The movie follows the story of famous professional bull rider Lane Frost. Frost grew up learning to ride bulls, beginning to ride when he was just a young child. Shortly after his 30th birthday, Frost died after completing his final 8-second ride.

After finishing the bull, named “Takin’ Care of Business,” the bull rapidly turned on Frost and used his horn to puncture him. The bull broke several of his ribs and Frost collapsed. The bull also managed to pierce his heart and his lungs, leading to his death.

The movie 8 Seconds has become a classic saga of the legendary Lane Frost, played by 90210 actor Luke Perry. Cynthia Geary played Frost’s wife, Kellie Kyle, who first met Frost while they were both on the rodeo circuit.

Perry was also accompanied by Stephen Baldwin, who played Tuff Hedeman, played by Stephen Baldwin. While the entire movie will keep you on the edge of your seat, below are the top 5 moments from this rodeo classic.

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Red Rock was a real bull that no cowboy before Lane Frost was able to stay on for the full 8 seconds. In the movie, Frost becomes the first rider to conquer Red Rock, sending a smile and a wink to Kellie Kyle immediately after.

One of the movie’s most spirited scenes happens during Frost’s wedding to Kellie Kay. Frost and his best friend, Hedeman, break into an impromptu line dance competition that has the wedding crowd going wild. People re-create the scene at wedding even to this day.

In perhaps the movie’s most iconic line, Cody Lambert recites an incredibly moving poem entitled “Cowboy Is His Name.” Lane Frost and Hedeman listen in silence to the poem while flying on a small plane traveling to a regional rodeo.

The movie closes with Tuff Hedeman riding the same bull that killed Lane Frost. After he rides his 8 seconds on the bull at the National Finals Rodeo, he holds on for an additional 8 seconds in honor of Frost, waving to the crowd after his 16-seconds is finished.

Country legends of all ages are heard throughout the movie. In fact, 4 songs from the movie were featured on the Hot Country Songs chart.

This touching movie of one man’s story is one that everybody should see at some point. What is your favorite part of 8 Seconds? Let us know in the comments and make sure you pass this along to your friends and family!