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Hooper

Hooper

Action · Comedy · 1978

Legendary stunt man Sonny Hooper remains one of the top men in his field, but due to too many stressful impacts to the spine and the need to pop painkillers several times a day, he knows he should get out of the industry before he ends up permanently disabled.

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Hooper

“Ain't nobody can fly a car like Hooper!”

1978 Action · Comedy 1h 39m

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TMDB

6.3 / 10

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Legendary stunt man Sonny Hooper remains one of the top men in his field, but due to too many stressful impacts to the spine and the need to pop painkillers several times a day, he knows he should get out of the industry before he ends up permanently disabled.

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Hal Needham

Written by

Walter S. Herndon · Bill Kerby · Thomas Rickman · Walt Green

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Cully

Court is in session

Put Hooper on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.