The Stunt Man
“If God could do the tricks that we can do, he'd be a happy man...”
Synopsis
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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Top Cast
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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
Don Kennedy
Lineman
Whitey Hughes
Eli's A.D.
Release History & Theatrical Window
BFI London Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 3, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 7, 2011
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Rush
- Screenplay & Story
- Lawrence B. Marcus
- Original Score
- Dominic Frontiere
- Original Title
- The Stunt Man
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 11m
- Production Studios
- Melvin Simon Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Rush
Lawrence B. Marcus, Richard Rush, Paul Brodeur
Dominic Frontiere
Mario Tosi
Caroline Biggerstaff, Jack Hofstra
Richard Rush, Melvin Simon
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Rush
Director
Mario Tosi
Director of Photography
Lawrence B. Marcus
Screenplay
Dominic Frontiere
Original Music Composer
Gray Johnson
Stunt Coordinator
Richard Rush
Producer
Caroline Biggerstaff
Editor
Jack Hofstra
Editor
Rosanna Norton
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Stunt Man
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who directed The Stunt Man?
The Stunt Man was directed by Richard Rush.
Who stars in The Stunt Man?
The principal cast of The Stunt Man includes Peter O'Toole, Steve Railsback, Barbara Hershey, Allen Garfield, Alex Rocco.
When was The Stunt Man released and how long is it?
The Stunt Man was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 2h 11m.
Who composed the musical score for The Stunt Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Stunt Man was composed by Dominic Frontiere.
Is The Stunt Man based on a book or true story?
The Stunt Man is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Paul Brodeur".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Stunt Man?
The Stunt Man holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).