Hooper
Stunts!
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1h 39m
Directed by Hal Needham • 1978 • United States
Starring Burt Reynolds, Jan-Michael Vincent, Sally Field
Burt Reynolds is at his amiable best in this rollicking tribute to the daring stuntmen and stuntwomen who risk their lives for movie magic. He stars as Sonny Hooper, a veteran stuntman at the top of his industry whose body is finally beginning to feel the effects of his long and very successful career. When he’s challenged by a charismatic younger rival (Jan-Michael Vincent), Hooper resolves to prove he’s still the best by attempting the most spectacular and dangerous stunt of his career.
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