The Stunt Man

Theatrical - Wide 1980-06-27

Cast Peter O'Toole Steve Railsback Barbara Hershey ALlen Garfield Alex Rocco
Directed by Richard Rush

Running Time: 131 minutes

Language: English

Production Company: 20th Century Fox, Melvin Simon Productions

Genres: Action Comedy Drama Romance Thriller

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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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