Hollywood aging stuntman Sonny Hooper wants to prove that he's still got what it takes to be a great professional in this risky and under-recognized line of work.
Director:
Hal Needham
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Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Burt Reynolds | ... | Sonny Hooper | |
| Jan-Michael Vincent | ... | Ski | |
| Sally Field | ... | Gwen | |
| Brian Keith | ... | Jocko | |
| John Marley | ... | Max Berns | |
| Robert Klein | ... | Roger Deal | |
| James Best | ... | Cully | |
| Adam West | ... | Adam | |
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Alfie Wise | ... | Tony |
| Terry Bradshaw | ... | Sherman | |
| Norman Grabowski | ... | Hammerhead (as Norm Grabowski) | |
| George Furth | ... | Bidwell | |
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Jim Burk | ... | Jimbo |
| Don 'Red' Barry | ... | Sheriff | |
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Princess O'Mahoney | ... | Wanda |
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Aging stuntman Sonney Hooper is still on top as one of the best stuntmen in the business. But up and coming Ski is starting to do bigger and better stunts. Hooper has the experience to setup a stunt safely, and Ski lacks the common sense to know when a stunt is too dangerous. Maybe together, along with their fun loving buddies, they can do a stunt together that will surpass anything that anyone has done. Written by Brian W Martz <B.Martz@Genie.com>
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EnglishRelease Date:
28 July 1978 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Budget:
$6,000,000 (estimated)Gross USA:
$78,000,000Company Credits
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(uncredited)
Written by Stewart Harris
Sung by Tammy Wynette
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Hal Needham said on a radio show that he decided he wanted a shot from the point-of-view of the stuntman doing the motorcycle stunt that opens the film but the stuntman had already left for the day; so Needham put on pads over his street clothes and did the gag himself. The footage was not used, after all. See more »Goofs
When Sonny and Ski escape the cop (with the jet car) you hear the cop yell, "Great God Almighty!" but if you look into the rear view mirror his mouth isn't moving. See more »Quotes
Sonny Hooper: I'm gonna find the guy who invented Xylocaine and kiss his ass on Hollywood and Vine!See more »
Crazy Credits
Outtakes from stunts performed in the movie are shown over the closing credits. See more »Alternate Versions
TV versions have included numerous outtakes which include a much longer party scene following the fight at the Palomino Club in which: Ski discusses his marital woes with Gwen in Hooper's kitchen (a dropped subplot); an awake, and very rowdy, crowd views "stunt reels" culled from "Deliverance"; and Jocko and Sonny have a lengthier sunrise discussion about babies. Later on, Sonny and Ski also get into a hairy fistfight outside of Sonny's trialer. See more »Soundtracks
A Player, A Pawn, A Hero, A King(uncredited)
Written by Stewart Harris
Sung by Tammy Wynette
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"Hooper" is one of the most upbeat films I've ever seen. Everyone in the movie is so positive. The stunt men believe they can do the stunts, the director believes in getting the big shot, and everyone seems to be having a great time. You can't help but be entertained. The chemistry between Burt Reynolds and Sally Field is believable, and some interesting supporting actors make major contributions to the fun. Even Terry Bradshaw and Robert Tessier in the barroom brawl are memorable. So the next time you are feeling a little down, I recommend watching "Hooper" for immediate relief, because everybody loves a good time and a good movie. - MERK