

The Stunt Man
1980-11-03 · 131 min · ★ 6.6
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.
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- Directors
- Richard Rush
- Production companies
- Melvin Simon Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Peter O'TooleEli Cross
Steve RailsbackCameron
Barbara HersheyNina Franklin
Allen GarfieldSam
Alex RoccoJake
Sharon FarrellDenise
Adam RoarkeRaymond Bailey
Philip BrunsAce
Charles BailChuck Barton
John GarwoodGabe / Eli's Cameraman
George D. WallaceFather
Don KennedyLineman
Walter RoblesEli's A.D.
A.J. BakunasEli's Script ClerkTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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