The Stunt Man poster

The Stunt Man( 1980)

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"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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Peter O'Toole

      Eli Cross

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      Steve Railsback

      Cameron

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      Barbara Hershey

      Nina Franklin

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      Allen Garfield

      Sam

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      Alex Rocco

      Jake

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      Sharon Farrell

      Denise

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      Adam Roarke

      Raymond Bailey

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      Philip Bruns

      Ace

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      Charles Bail

      Chuck Barton

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      John Garwood

      Gabe

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      Jim Hess

      Henry

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      John Pearce

      Garage Guard

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      Michael Railsback

      Burt

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      George D. Wallace

      Father

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      Dee Carroll

      Mother

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      Leslie Winograde

      Sister

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      Don Kennedy

      Lineman

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      Whitey Hughes

      Eli's A.D.

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      Walter Robles

      Eli's A.D.

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      A.J. Bakunas

      Eli's Script Clerk

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      Roberto Caruso

      1st Cop

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      Frank Avila

      2nd Cop

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      Stafford Morgan

      Thompson F.B.I.

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      John Alderman

      Carlbinerri

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      Jack Palinkas

      Technician

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      James Garrett

      2nd Technician

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      Garrett McPherson

      Tourist

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      Nelson Tyler

      Eli's Crane Cameraman

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      Louis Gartner

      1st Brothel Man

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      James Avery

      Man Playing Pinball (uncredited)

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      Gregg Berger

      (uncredited)

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      Patricia McPherson

      Pretty Woman (uncredited)

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    A review by CaptNemo

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    Written by CaptNemo on Mon Apr 05 2021
    This incredible movie took me by surprise in the fall of 1980. The Stunt Man replaced The Empire Strikes Back at the theater where I worked. I was prepared to hate this film. To my complete surprise, it became my favorite film from the 1980s. If you haven't seen it, strap yourself in and go for the ride. It's worth every second. Peter O'Toole has Never been better as Cross, the demented and brilliant director. Is he out to kill Cameron just to get a good scene or two from him? Or is he actually a caring person who would never hurt a fly? You won't know until the film is just about over. Basic...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

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    Revenue

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    Keywords

    • stuntman
    • movie set
    • film director