The Stunt Man

The Stunt Man

6.6IMDb Score
Released:1980-06-27
Genre:Action, Comedy, Drama, Thriller, Romance
Duration:131 min
Country:United States of America
Director:Richard Rush
Actors:Peter O'Toole, Steve Railsback, Barbara Hershey, Allen Garfield, Alex Rocco
Production:20th Century Fox, Melvin Simon Productions

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.

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