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The Stunt Man

R19802h 11mRichard Rush
IMDb 7.0 · Rotten Tomatoes 90% · Metacritic 75

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

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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Frequently asked questions

What is The Stunt Man (1980) about?

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.

Who stars in The Stunt Man?

The Stunt Man stars Peter O'Toole (Eli Cross), Steve Railsback (Cameron), Barbara Hershey (Nina Franklin), Allen Garfield (Sam), Alex Rocco (Jake). The film was directed by Richard Rush.

How long is The Stunt Man?

The Stunt Man has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1980. It is rated R.

Is The Stunt Man worth watching?

The Stunt Man holds an IMDb rating of 7.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 90. Fans of Action, Comedy, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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