The Stunt Man

1980, Comedy/Mystery & thriller, 2h 9m

40 Reviews 2,500+ Ratings

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The Stunt Man is a preposterously entertaining thriller with a clever narrative and Oscar-worthy (nomination, at least!) Peter O'Toole performance. Read critic reviews

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On the run from the police, Cameron (Steve Railsback) crashes the set of a Hollywood war movie. When he inadvertently causes a stunt man's death, the film's manipulative director, Eli Cross (Peter O'Toole), decides to shelter Cameron from the cops if he steps in as the daredevil's replacement. Though the arrangement seems like a good deal, it soon becomes a perilous position, with the situation only complicated when Cameron falls for the movie's lead actress, Nina Franklin (Barbara Hershey).
  • Rating:
    R
  • Genre:
    Comedy, Mystery & thriller
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Richard Rush
  • Producer:
    Richard Rush
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Cast & Crew

Peter O'Toole
Eli Cross
Steve Railsback
Cameron
Barbara Hershey
Nina Franklin
Allen Garfield
Sam
Alex Rocco
Police Chief Jake
Sharon Farrell
Denise
Adam Roarke
Raymond Bailey
Philip Bruns
Ace
Chuck Bail
Chuck Barton
John Garwood
Gabe
James Hess
Henry
Richard Rush
Director
Richard Rush
Producer
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