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Retrospectively, the film has received acclaim for its action scenes and stunt sequences. The hot air balloon stunt, in particular, is considered Kumar's most dangerous stunt, and has been compared to Jackie Chan, who had also performed a stunt involving a hot air balloon in Armour of God (1986). [5]
Stunts, also released as The Deadly Game, is a 1977 American adventure thriller film set in the world of movie stunt performers directed by Mark L. Lester and starring Robert Forster, Fiona Lewis and Ray Sharkey.
[4] The stunt has been compared to Jackie Chan, [3] who performed a similar hot air balloon stunt in Armour of God (1986). Towards the end of the film, which involves car chases and fight scenes, Kumar performs various other stunts. During the finale, he is seen being chased by a car, dodging bullets, jumping off buildings, and climbing walls. [5]
‘Well, we know either we will continue with the film or we’re not. Let’s know day one!’ Cruise explained
"Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One" star Tom Cruise and director Christopher McQuarrie talk about the "most dangerous" stunt they've ever done for this latest installment.
Jackie Chan's legs were crushed between two cars during a dangerous stunt scene. [247] The Fugitive (1993). Harrison Ford damaged some ligaments in his leg while filming a chase scene in the woods. Because he refused to have surgery until filming was wrapped, his character (Dr. Richard Kimble) walked with a limp throughout the film. [207]
Oscar-winning filmmaker also shares rare behind-the-scenes stories about "The Terminator," "Titanic," "Aliens" and "Avatar" in our exclusive "Director's Reel" interview.
Despite their well-choreographed appearance, stunts are still very dangerous and physically testing exercises. [1] [2] From its inception as a professional skill in the early 1900s to the 1960s, stunts were most often performed by professionals who had trained in that discipline prior to entering the movie industry. [3]