Hooper(1978)
“Ain't nobody can fly a car like Hooper!”
Overview
Legendary stunt man Sonny Hooper remains one of the top men in his field, but due to too many stressful impacts to the spine and the need to pop painkillers several times a day, he knows he should get out of the industry before he ends up permanently disabled.
Director
Hal Needham
Studio
Warner Bros. Pictures
Budget
$6M
Revenue
$78M
Cast
Burt Reynolds
as Sonny Hooper
Jan-Michael Vincent
as Delmore "Ski" Shidski
Sally Field
as Gwen Doyle
Brian Keith
as Jocko Doyle
John Marley
as Max Berns
Robert Klein
as Roger Deal
James Best
as Cully
Adam West
as Adam
Alfie Wise
as Tony
Terry Bradshaw
as Sherman
Norman Grabowski
as Hammerhead
George Furth
as Bidwell
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1978
Runtime
1h 39m
Language
English
Rating
6.3 / 10
Budget
$6M
Box Office
$78M
Production Companies
Warner Bros. Pictures • Lawrence Gordon Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Hooper?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Hooper (1978).
What is Hooper about?▼
Legendary stunt man Sonny Hooper remains one of the top men in his field, but due to too many stressful impacts to the spine and the need to pop painkillers several times a day, he knows he should get out of the industry before he ends up permanently disabled.
Who directed Hooper?▼
Hooper was directed by Hal Needham and released in 1978. It is a action, comedy film.
How long is Hooper?▼
Hooper has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
Who stars in Hooper?▼
The cast of Hooper includes Burt Reynolds as Sonny Hooper, Jan-Michael Vincent as Delmore "Ski" Shidski, Sally Field as Gwen Doyle, Brian Keith as Jocko Doyle, John Marley as Max Berns and more.
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