The Stunt Man (1980)

  • R
  • 06/27/1980 (US)
  • Action, Comedy, Drama, Thriller, Romance
  • 2h 11m

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

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.

Richard Rush

Director

Paul Brodeur

Novel

Lawrence B. Marcus

Screenplay

Cast

Peter O'Toole's headshot

Peter O'Toole

Eli Cross
Steve Railsback's headshot

Steve Railsback

Cameron
Barbara Hershey's headshot

Barbara Hershey

Nina Franklin
Allen Garfield's headshot

Allen Garfield

Sam
Alex Rocco's headshot

Alex Rocco

Jake
Sharon Farrell's headshot

Sharon Farrell

Denise
Adam Roarke's headshot

Adam Roarke

Raymond Bailey
Philip Bruns's headshot

Philip Bruns

Ace

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