The Stunt Man
Released: 1980
Action, Comedy, Drama, Thriller
While on the run from the police, Steve Railsback hides in a group of moviemakers where he pretends to be a stunt man. Both aided and endangered by the director he avoids both the police and sudden death as a stuntman. The mixture of real danger and fantasy of the movie is an interesting twist for the viewer as the two blend in individual scenes.
Starring: Peter O'Toole, Steve Railsback, Barbara Hershey, Allen Garfield, Alex Rocco, Sharon Farrell, Adam Roarke, Philip Bruns
Directed by: Richard Rush
Written by: Richard Rush, Richard Rush, Lawrence B. Marcus, Paul Brodeur
Language: English
Scenes
The stunt man Cameron (Steve Railsback) and Nina (Barbara Hershey) are joking around in a garage, spilling paint on themselves, when she says to stop making her laugh or else she will have an "accident." She gets to the bathroom, closes the door, then says "Too late." Nina builds up to the scene by repeatedly reminding herself that she has to get to the bathroom.
Alternate Titles
Triku meistars
Der Stuntman (video title)
The Stunt Man - Der lange Tod des Stuntmans Cameron (DVD & Blu-ray title)