This incredible movie took me by surprise in the fall of 1980. The Stunt Man replaced The Empire Strikes Back at the theater where I worked. I was prepared to hate this film. To my complete surprise, it became my favorite film from the 1980s. If you haven't seen it, strap yourself in and go for the ride. It's worth every second. Peter O'Toole has Never been better as Cross, the demented and brilliant director. Is…
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.
Top Cast
Peter O'Toole
Eli Cross
Steve Railsback
Cameron
Barbara Hershey
Nina Franklin
Allen Garfield
Sam
Alex Rocco
Jake
Sharon Farrell
Denise
Adam Roarke
Raymond Bailey
Philip Bruns
Ace
Charles Bail
Chuck Barton
John Garwood
Gabe / Eli's Cameraman
Jim Hess
Henry / Eli's Camera Assistant
John Pearce
Garage Guard
Michael Railsback
Burt
George D. Wallace
Father
Dee Carroll
Mother
Leslie Winograde
Sister
Reviews
I'd like to embellish the previous review... CaptNemo did a good job summing up the movie, but there are a few other interesting things that can be said about it. My short summary is that this is probably the best "meta" movie, or movie about making movies you'll find. I discovered the film on cable TV, and immediately fell in love with it. A short time later I came across the Brodeur novel in a used bookstore, and…
FAQ about The Stunt Man
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.
When was The Stunt Man released?
The Stunt Man was released in 1980.
What genres does The Stunt Man belong to?
The Stunt Man is categorised as Action, Comedy, Drama, Thriller, Romance.
Who stars in The Stunt Man?
The cast of The Stunt Man includes Peter O'Toole, Steve Railsback, Barbara Hershey, Allen Garfield, Alex Rocco.