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Hooper

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Hooper (1978)

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Reviews Counted:8

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Average Rating:5.3/10

Runtime: 1 hr 40 mins

Genre: Comedies

Synopsis: Behind the scenes, stuntmen compete with one another for the title "best in town." A young upstart challenges aging stuntman Hooper's crown as the king, forcing him to deliver one more dangerous... Behind the scenes, stuntmen compete with one another for the title "best in town." A young upstart challenges aging stuntman Hooper's crown as the king, forcing him to deliver one more dangerous stunt that could either kill him or make him a living legend. Reynolds vehicle has moments of humor, and the action scenes are energetically photographed. [More]

Starring: Burt Reynolds, Sally Field, Brian Keith, Jan-Michael Vincent

Starring: Burt Reynolds, Sally Field, Brian Keith, Jan-Michael Vincent, Robert Klein, John Marley, James Best, Adam West, Terry Bradshaw

Director: Hal Needham

Director: Hal Needham
Screenwriter: Bill Kerby, Thomas Rickman
Producer: Hank Moonjean
Composer: Bill Justis

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3.5/4

Chuck O'Leary

A highly entertaining tribute to Hollywood stuntmen. The best of the Burt Reynolds-Hal Needham collaborations.

comment Comment | Jan., 30 2006 02:33 PM

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Emanuel Levy

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comment Comment | Jul., 31 2005 11:45 PM

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Lori Hoffman

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comment Comment | Jul., 28 2005 11:36 AM

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Janet Maslin

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Scott Weinberg

Slight yet likable stuntman comedy.

comment Comment | Apr., 17 2005 04:42 AM

eFilmCritic.com

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3/5

Widgett Walls

Guilty pleasure stunt-guy flick. Worth it for the final stunt of the film.

comment Comment | Apr., 01 2005 12:23 AM

Needcoffee.com

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Jon Niccum

Any film with Robert Klein as the villain can't be all bad

comment Comment | Jun., 06 2003 07:42 AM

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James Rocchi

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Jeffrey Westhoff

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comment Comment | Oct., 10 2002 08:02 AM

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Dave Kehr

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