The Stunt Man(1980)
“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.
Director
Richard Rush
Studio
20th Century Fox
Cast
Peter O'Toole
as Eli Cross
Steve Railsback
as Cameron
Barbara Hershey
as Nina Franklin
Allen Garfield
as Sam
Alex Rocco
as Jake
Sharon Farrell
as Denise
Adam Roarke
as Raymond Bailey
Philip Bruns
as Ace
Charles Bail
as Chuck Barton
John Garwood
as Gabe / Eli's Cameraman
Jim Hess
as Henry / Eli's Camera Assistant
John Pearce
as Garage Guard
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1980
Runtime
2h 11m
Language
English
Rating
6.6 / 10
Production Companies
20th Century Fox • Melvin Simon Productions
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Where can I watch The Stunt Man?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Stunt Man (1980).
What is The Stunt Man 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 directed The Stunt Man?▼
The Stunt Man was directed by Richard Rush and released in 1980. It is a action, comedy, drama, thriller, romance film.
How long is The Stunt Man?▼
The Stunt Man has a runtime of 2 hours and 11 minutes (131 minutes total).
Who stars in The Stunt Man?▼
The cast of The Stunt Man includes Peter O'Toole as Eli Cross, Steve Railsback as Cameron, Barbara Hershey as Nina Franklin, Allen Garfield as Sam, Alex Rocco as Jake and more.
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