The Stunt Man (1980)

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

Movie · Action, Comedy, Drama, Thriller, Romance · 2h 11m · Rated 6.6/10 on TMDB · Released November 3, 1980

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.

Directed by Richard Rush

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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