Question 1

What real-life connection between Burt Reynolds and James Best is reflected in the film?

Accepted Answer

Burt Reynolds and James Best were close friends in real life, and Best was an early acting instructor to Reynolds.

Question 2

Which specific stuntman was the film intended to honor as a tribute?

Accepted Answer

The film was a tribute to well-known stuntman Jock Mahoney, who was the stepfather of co-star Sally Field.

Question 3

What personal experience did director Hal Needham have with the motorcycle stunt scene?

Accepted Answer

Hal Needham attempted the motorcycle stunt himself when the stuntman left for the day, but the footage wasn't used.

Question 4

What physical toll does stunt work take on Sonny Hooper in the story?

Accepted Answer

Sonny Hooper suffers from too many stressful impacts to his spine and needs to take painkillers several times a day, risking permanent disability.

Question 5

What real Burt Reynolds footage appears in Hooper's stunt reel shown in the film?

Accepted Answer

The stunt reel includes scenes of Burt Reynolds being flipped out of a canoe from the film Deliverance (1972).

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