In the early days of film, fight scenes were “staged” but real. They didn’t learn to fake their punches
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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.
The Cast of Intolerance
Structurally, Intolerance (1916) is as audacious as anything ever attempted on film – four simultaneous stories linked only by
Continue readingDonovan Montierth and 100 Years of the Best Movie Stunts
In the early eighties, my twin brother and I were in Junior High and we were fascinated with movies.
Continue readingIko Uwais and The Raid 2
Originally, this film was written before The Raid: Redemption (2011). When funding fell through, Gareth Evans (director) decided to
Continue readingElmer Dyer, Stunt Pilots and Murder in the Clouds
This is a very fun film, mixing thrilling aerobatics with good acting, a well-paced plot, and a murder mystery,
Continue readingAdam Kirley, Sabastien Foucan and Casino Royale
This is the sixth time a bond film has hit the list. It’s no surprise, as each bond film
Continue readingRichard Talmadge and Prince of Pep
Richard Talmadge was not the best actor, let’s get this out at the start. But he was a fantastic
Continue readingJoe Powell and The Man Who Would Be King
Michael Caine wrote a very interesting account of this stunt on the fall off the rope bridge by Joe
Continue readingMusidora and Les Vampires
I’d have to say upfront that the female stunt performers at the very start of the film industry were
Continue readingThe Adventures of Captain Marvel – Stunts
The action genre was owned primarily by the movie serials during this time and it was the peak of their
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