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The Stunt Man

The Stunt Man

"If God could do the tricks that we can do, he'd be a happy man..."

19806.62h 11mR

Overview

A fugitive stumbles onto a movie set just when they need a new stunt man, takes the job as a way to hide out and falls for the leading lady while facing off with his manipulative director.

Directed by Richard Rush
Written by Richard Rush, Paul Brodeur, Lawrence B. Marcus
Produced by Richard Rush
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Top Cast

Peter O'Toole

Peter O'Toole

Eli Cross

Steve Railsback

Steve Railsback

Cameron

Barbara Hershey

Barbara Hershey

Nina Franklin

Allen Garfield

Allen Garfield

Sam

Alex Rocco

Alex Rocco

Jake

Sharon Farrell

Sharon Farrell

Denise

Adam Roarke

Adam Roarke

Raymond Bailey

Philip Bruns

Philip Bruns

Ace

C

Charles Bail

Chuck Barton

John Garwood

John Garwood

Gabe

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About The Stunt Man

The Stunt Man is a action, comedy, drama, thriller, romance film released in 1980 exploring themes of stuntman, movie set, film director. Directed by Richard Rush, it stars Peter O'Toole, Steve Railsback, Barbara Hershey. A fugitive stumbles onto a movie set just when they need a new stunt man, takes the job as a way to hide out and falls for the leading lady while facing off with his manipulative director.

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