Aging Hollywood stuntman Sonny Hooper wants to prove that he's still got what it takes to be a great professional in this risky, under-recognized line of work.
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Awards:
- Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 2 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Burt Reynolds | ... |
Sonny Hooper
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| Jan-Michael Vincent | ... |
Ski
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| Sally Field | ... |
Gwen Doyle
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| Brian Keith | ... |
Jocko Doyle
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| John Marley | ... |
Max Berns
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| Robert Klein | ... |
Roger Deal
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| James Best | ... |
Cully
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| Adam West | ... |
Adam
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| Alfie Wise | ... |
Tony
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| Terry Bradshaw | ... |
Sherman
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| Norman Grabowski | ... |
Hammerhead
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| George Furth | ... |
Bidwell
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Jim Burk | ... |
Jimbo
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| Don 'Red' Barry | ... |
Sheriff
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Princess O'Mahoney | ... |
Wanda
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| Robert Tessier | ... |
Amtrac
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| Richard Tyler | ... |
Doctor
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| Tara Buckman | ... |
Debbie
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Hal Floyd | ... |
Cliff
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Ray Bickel | ... |
Crew Member
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Rex Benson | ... |
Crew Member
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R.G. Allen | ... |
Crew Member
(as R. G. Allen)
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Mark Montgomery | ... |
Crew Member
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Linda McClure | ... |
Crew Member
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Kent Lane | ... |
Kent
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| Christa Linder | ... |
Actress
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Kris Goddard | ... |
Joanie
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Robert Hackman | ... |
Rick
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John Marshall | ... |
Chuck
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Laura Lizer Sommers | ... |
Barmaid
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| Peter Craig | ... |
Pete
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Roxanne Brewer | ... |
Birthday Cake Girl (uncredited)
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| Alex Brown | ... |
Motorcyclist (uncredited)
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William H. Burton Jr. | ... |
Billy Burton (uncredited)
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Tom Cloud | ... |
Indian (uncredited)
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Jadie David | ... |
Motorcyclist (uncredited)
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David Ellis | ... |
Cowboy (uncredited)
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| Gary Epper | ... |
Indian (uncredited)
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John Escobar | ... |
Cowboy (uncredited)
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Len Glasgow | ... |
Motorcyclist (uncredited)
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Raven Grey Eagle | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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Stefan Gudju | ... |
Cowboy (uncredited)
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Freddie Hice | ... |
Cowboy (uncredited)
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| Buddy Joe Hooker | ... |
Stunt Rigger on Roof (uncredited)
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Hugh Hooker | ... |
Cowboy (uncredited)
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Louise Johnson | ... |
Motorcyclist (uncredited)
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Gary McLarty | ... |
Indian (uncredited)
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Mary Moon | ... |
(uncredited)
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Bennie Moore | ... |
Motorcyclist (uncredited)
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Dave Mungenast Sr. | ... |
Motorcycle Cop (uncredited)
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Sam Neville | ... |
Cowboy (uncredited)
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Alan Oliney | ... |
Motorcyclist (uncredited)
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Bob Orrison | ... |
Indian (uncredited)
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| Regis Parton | ... |
Cowboy (uncredited)
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John Quijada | ... |
Indian (uncredited)
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| Ronnie Rondell Jr. | ... |
Cowboy (uncredited)
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Reid Rondell | ... |
Indian (uncredited)
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| Tim Rossovich | ... |
Tim (uncredited)
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Fred Scheiwiller | ... |
Cowboy (uncredited)
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| Ron Stein | ... |
Indian (uncredited)
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| Charles A. Tamburro | ... |
Helicopter Pilot (uncredited)
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Greg Topper | ... |
Piano Player (uncredited)
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Jim Whitecloud | ... |
Indian (uncredited)
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Walter Wyatt | ... |
Black Bruce (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Hal Needham | ||
Written by
| Thomas Rickman | ... | (screenplay) and |
| Bill Kerby | ... | (screenplay) |
| Walt Green | ... | (story) & |
| Walter S. Herndon | ... | (story) |
| James Best | ... | () (uncredited) |
Produced by
| Lawrence Gordon | ... | executive producer |
| Hank Moonjean | ... | producer |
| Burt Reynolds | ... | producer (uncredited) |
Music by
| Bill Justis | ||
Cinematography by
| Bobby Byrne | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Donn Cambern | ||
Editorial Department
| Steve Mirkovich | ... | assistant editor (as Steven J. Mirkovich) |
| Saul Saladow | ... | assistant editor (as Saul R. Saladow) |
| Bruce Pearson | ... | color timer (uncredited) |
Art Direction by
| Hilyard M. Brown | ... | (as Hilyard Brown) |
Set Decoration by
| Ira Bates | ||
Makeup Department
| Dorothy Byrne | ... | hair stylist |
| Tom Ellingwood | ... | makeup artist |
| William Turner | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Mel Dellar | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| David Hamburger | ... | assistant director |
| Bill Scott | ... | second assistant director |
| Lindsley Parsons III | ... | first assistant director: second unit (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Cliff Bernay | ... | assistant property master |
| Louis S. Fleming | ... | assistant property master (as Lou Fleming) |
| Donald B. Nunley | ... | property master (as Don Nunley) |
| Richard Reseigne | ... | construction coordinator (as Dick Reseigne) |
| Hal Hail | ... | construction foreman (uncredited) |
| Moe Larson | ... | painter foreman (uncredited) |
| Herb Panzer | ... | leadman (uncredited) |
| Ernest Phillips | ... | stand-by painter (uncredited) |
| Peter R. Romero | ... | assistant art director (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Milton C. Burrow | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Richard Burrow | ... | sound effects editor |
| Al Cavigga | ... | sound effects editor |
| Joe Kenworthy | ... | boom operator |
| Robert Knudson | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Robert A. Reich | ... | sound effects editor |
| Chester Slomka | ... | sound effects editor (as Chester L. Slomka) |
| Jack Solomon | ... | sound |
| Roy Bean | ... | sound (uncredited) |
| Marty Church | ... | adr mixer (uncredited) |
| Ken Dufva | ... | foley artist (uncredited) |
| Jerry Jacobson | ... | adr editor (uncredited) |
| Carl Mahakian | ... | foley editor (uncredited) |
| John Roesch | ... | foley artist (uncredited) |
| Carolyn Tapp | ... | foley recordist (uncredited) |
| David Wolpa | ... | cable person (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Cliff Wenger Jr. | ... | special effects (as Clifford Wenger Jr.) |
| Cliff Wenger | ... | special effects (as Cliff Wenger Sr.) |
| Gregg Bond | ... | special effects artist (uncredited) |
| Scott Forbes | ... | special effects technician (uncredited) |
| Gary L. King | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
| Terry W. King | ... | special effects crew (uncredited) |
| Jim Redyke | ... | demolition expert (uncredited) |
| Frank Varbel | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Carter Alsop | ... | stunt performer |
| A.J. Bakunas | ... | stunt performer (as A. J. Bakunas) |
| Jerry Barrett | ... | stunt performer |
| Stan Barrett | ... | stunt performer |
| Bobby Bass | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Pamela Bebermeyer | ... | stunt performer (as Pam Bebermeyer) |
| Janet Brady | ... | stunt performer |
| Greg Brickman | ... | stunt performer |
| Alex Brown | ... | stunt performer |
| Jophery C. Brown | ... | stunt performer (as Jophery Brown) |
| Blair Burrows | ... | stunt performer |
| William H. Burton | ... | stunt performer (as Bill Burton) |
| Gary Combs | ... | stunt performer |
| Gilbert B. Combs | ... | stunt performer (as Gilbert Combs) |
| Jim Connors | ... | stunt performer |
| Evelyne Cuffee | ... | stunt performer (as Evelyn Cuffee) |
| Jadie David | ... | stunt performer (as Jade David) |
| Sam Davis | ... | stunt performer |
| Patty Elder | ... | stunt performer (as Patti Elder) |
| Tom Elliott | ... | stunt performer |
| David R. Ellis | ... | stunt performer (as David Ellis) |
| Gary Epper | ... | stunt performer |
| Tony Epper | ... | stunt performer |
| John Escobar | ... | stunt performer |
| Lawrence L. Fatino | ... | stunt performer (as Lawrence E. Fatino) |
| Mickey Gilbert | ... | stunt performer |
| Len Glascow | ... | stunt performer |
| Don Fox Greene | ... | stunt performer (as Don Fox Green) |
| Stefan Gudju | ... | stunt performer |
| Clifford Happy | ... | stunt performer |
| Freddie Hice | ... | stunt performer (as Fred Hice) |
| Billy Hank Hooker | ... | stunt performer (as Hank Hooker) |
| Buddy Joe Hooker | ... | stunt performer |
| Hugh Hooker | ... | stunt performer |
| Tommy J. Huff | ... | stunt performer (as Tom Huff) |
| Louise Johnson | ... | stunt performer |
| Harold Jones | ... | stunt performer |
| Ed Lang | ... | stunt performer |
| Tom Lupo | ... | stunt performer (as Thomas Lee Lupo) |
| Mike H. McGaughy | ... | stunt performer (as Mike McGaughy) |
| Gary McLarty | ... | stunt performer |
| Bonnie McPherson | ... | stunt performer |
| Sam Melville | ... | stunt performer |
| Ace Moore | ... | stunt performer |
| Bennie Moore | ... | stunt performer |
| Dave Mungenast Sr. | ... | stunt performer (as Dave Mungenast) |
| Alan Oliney | ... | stunt performer |
| Bob Orrison | ... | stunt performer |
| Regina Parton | ... | stunt performer |
| Regis Parton | ... | stunt performer (as Reg Parton) |
| Mary Peters | ... | stunt performer |
| Sorin Serene Pricopie | ... | stunt performer (as Sorin Pricopie) |
| J.N. Roberts | ... | stunt performer (as J. N. Roberts) |
| Ronnie Rondell Jr. | ... | stunt performer (as Ronnie Rondell) |
| R.A. Rondell | ... | stunt performer (as R. A. Rondell Jr.) |
| Reid Rondell | ... | stunt performer |
| Tim Rossovich | ... | stunt performer |
| Fred Scheiwiller | ... | stunt performer |
| Charles A. Tamburro | ... | stunt performer (as Chuck Tamburro) |
| Sammy Thurman | ... | stunt performer |
| Loyal Truesdale | ... | stunt performer |
| Glenn R. Wilder | ... | stunt performer |
| Walter Wyatt | ... | stunt performer |
| Dick Ziker | ... | stunt performer |
| Bobby Bass | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Rick Borchardt | ... | key grip |
| James F. Boyle | ... | gaffer (as Jim Boyle) |
| Ray De La Motte | ... | camera operator (as Ray De Lamotte) |
| Elliott Marks | ... | still photographer |
| Aaron Pazanti | ... | second assistant camera |
| Ted Sugiura | ... | first assistant camera |
| Dale Alexander | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| Ophelious Braxton | ... | best boy grip (uncredited) |
| Paul Caven | ... | studio best boy electric (uncredited) |
| Peter Davidian | ... | best boy electrical (uncredited) |
| John A. Hawn | ... | lamp operator (uncredited) |
| Kyle T. MacDowell | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
| Steve Prophet | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| Tony Rivetti | ... | first assistant camera: additional camera (uncredited) |
| A.J. Robicheau | ... | best boy electrical (uncredited) |
| Charles L. Sereci | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| Steve Shaver | ... | lamp operator (uncredited) |
| Clyde Smith | ... | dolly grip (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| James 'Mike' Balker | ... | costumer: men (as Mike Balker) |
| Gene Deardorff | ... | costumer: men |
| Paula Lynn Kaatz | ... | costumer: women (as Paula Kaatz) |
| Norman Salling | ... | costume supervisor |
Music Department
| David Davis | ... | orchestrator (as David H. Davis) |
| Sid Feller | ... | orchestrator |
| Bill Justis | ... | orchestrator |
| Eugene Marks | ... | music editor |
| Jack L. Martin | ... | orchestrator |
| Dan Wallin | ... | score mixer (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Lois Thurman | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Donald R. Casella | ... | transportation coordinator (as Don Casella) |
| Mike De Moss | ... | driver (uncredited) |
| Ron Kelley | ... | driver (uncredited) |
| Clem LaCava | ... | driver (uncredited) |
| Rob Robbins | ... | driver (uncredited) |
| Nate Rubin | ... | transportation captain (uncredited) |
| David Turner | ... | driver (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Stanley Brossette | ... | unit publicist |
| Laurie Deitz | ... | assistant to executive producer |
| Richard Liebegott | ... | production secretary |
| Joel Silver | ... | assistant to executive producer |
| Dorothy Vitale | ... | first aid |
| John F. Buckley | ... | auditor (uncredited) |
| Lyle Christensen | ... | car fabricator (uncredited) |
| Robert Davenport | ... | horse trainer (uncredited) |
| Darlene E. Ferrona | ... | secretary to producer (uncredited) |
| Brenda Hillhouse | ... | secretary to director (uncredited) |
| Stevie Meyers | ... | wrangler (uncredited) |
| Patrick Moody | ... | aide (uncredited) |
| Stan Rodarte | ... | choreographer (uncredited) |
| Dwayne L. Shattuck | ... | set medic (uncredited) |
| Barry Stern | ... | aide (uncredited) |
| Charles A. Tamburro | ... | helicopter pilot (uncredited) |
| Bill Wells | ... | assistant auditor (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. (presents)
- Lawrence Gordon Productions (A Burt Reynolds-Lawrence Gordon Production)
Distributors
- Warner Bros. (1978) (United States) (theatrical) (as Warner Bros A Warner Communications Company)
- Columbia-Warner Distributors (1978) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Warner-Columbia Film (1978) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (1978) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Columbia-Warner Filmes de Portugal (1978) (Portugal) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (1978) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Warner-Columbia Filmverleih (1978) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- CBS (1981) (United States) (tv) (broadcast premiere)
- Warner Home Video (1985) (West Germany) (VHS)
- Audio Visual Enterprises (1988) (Greece) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (1998) (United States) (DVD)
- Warner Home Video (2006) (Canada) (DVD)
- Warner Home Video (2006) (Germany) (DVD)
- Warner Home Video (2006) (United States) (DVD)
- Warner Home Video (2015) (Germany) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Warner Home Video (2015) (United States) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Warner Home Video (video)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Black Stuntmen's Association (BSA) (the producers of this film gratefully acknowledge the contributions of: who made this film possible)
- Cinema Catering (catering)
- Pacific Title (titles)
- Panavision (camera: Panaflex®)
- Panavision (lenses)
- Society of Professional Stuntwomen (the producers of this film gratefully acknowledge the contributions of: who made this film possible)
- Stuntmen's Association of Motion Pictures (the producers of this film gratefully acknowledge the contributions of: who made this film possible)
- Stunts Unlimited (the producers of this film gratefully acknowledge the contributions of: who made this film possible)
- Stuntwomen's Association (the producers of this film gratefully acknowledge the contributions of: who made this film possible)
- Vogue Coach of California (motor homes)
- WB Music Corp. (copyright: all original compositions, 1978)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
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 set up 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 |
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| Taglines | It just ain't summer without Burt! See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $6,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | In the scene where Hooper (Burt Reynolds) and crew are watching Hooper's "stunt reel" at Hooper's house, the stunt reel contains scenes of Burt Reynolds in Deliverance (1972) being flipped out of the canoe. See more » |
| Goofs | When Hooper drops from the zip line wire with a dog, he can clearly be seen holding a stuffed dog. It was then changed out after a cut when he landed on the jump bag. The irony is that the movie itself said no one would believe it was real if they used a stuffed dog for that stunt. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Burt Reynolds/Susan Sarandon/Renn Woods/Andrew Tobias (1978). See more » |
| Soundtracks | A Player, A Pawn, A Hero, A King See more » |
| Crazy Credits | Outtakes from stunts performed in the movie are shown over the closing credits. See more » |
| Quotes |
Jocko Doyle:
You oughta drink more. Nothing hurts when you're numb. See more » |