Prefontaine

The film "Prefontaine" (1997) tells the true story of Steve Prefontaine, a talented distance runner who defies rules and pushes limits to become one of America's greatest athletes. Jared Leto plays the charismatic title character, while R. Lee Ermey stars as Coach Bill Bowerman, who helps "Pre" achieve greatness. The movie explores the pressures and expectations faced by Prefontaine as an amateur athlete competing against better-funded international rivals, ultimately leading to his tragic death at age 24.