Lesser known trivia regarding Douglas Fairbanks Sr.: He was only 5’7″. Was the basis for the look of Superman
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We list the best stunts from the best movies for over the last 100 years. We will also discuss the best stunt performers, stunt coordinators, action directors, second unit directors and actors who do their own stunts for over the last 100 years.
Best Stunts of the Year List 1930-1939
The best movie stunts for the decade listed for 1930-1939 as talked about in the book 100 Years of
Continue readingHoward Hill and Stunt Performers For The Adventures of Robin Hood
The Second Robin Hood movie to make the list. At the time, this film held the distinction of employing
Continue readingStunt Team For Raiders of the Lost Ark
I’ll be honest, at first I was going to give the nod for 1981 to Dar Robinson for Sharkey’s Machine
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To say that Spartacus has a very loyal and dedicated following is an understatement. Looking back, Spartacus has it’s
Continue readingPaul Mantz and Twelve O’Clock High
The second time Paul Mantz makes the list. It seems that he had a specialty that no one else
Continue readingJackie Chan and Police Story
This is for several stunts, including an opening sequence featuring a car chase through a shanty town, Chan stopping
Continue readingCharlie Chaplin and Modern Times
This one is mentioned here because of the sheer physicality of the role of the tramp in this film.
Continue readingTom Cruise and Mission: Impossible II
Yes, Tom Cruise is on my list for the myriad of stunt work that he performed himself in this
Continue readingBest Stunts of the Year List 1920-1929
Here is the list for the Best Movie Stunts for the Decade 1920-1929 as listed in the book, 100
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