The Stunt Man
– While on the run from the police, Steve Railsback hides in a group of moviemakers where he pretends ..
While on the run from the police, Steve Railsback hides in a group of moviemakers where he pretends to be a stunt man. Both aided and endangered by the director (Peter O'Toole) he avoids both the police and sudden death as a stuntman. The mixture of real danger and fantasy of the movie is an interesting twist for the viewer as the two blend in individual scenes.
27 Jun 1980
English
Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.
Richard Rush
Lawrence B. Marcus (screenplay), Richard Rush (adaptation), Paul Brodeur (novel)
Peter O'Toole, Steve Railsback, Barbara Hershey, Allen Garfield
While on the run from the police, Steve Railsback hides in a group of moviemakers where he pretends to be a stunt man. Both aided and endangered by the director (Peter O'Toole) he avoids both the police and sudden death as a stuntman. The mixture of real danger and fantasy of the movie is an interesting twist for the viewer as the two blend in individual scenes.
Nominated for 3 Oscars. Another 4 wins & 8 nominations.
20th Century Fox Film Corp.