Hooper(1978)
Ain't nobody can fly a car like Hooper!
Hooper Synopsis
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.
Hooper (1978) is a action and comedy film directed by Hal Needham, released on July 28, 1978 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Burt Reynolds, Jan-Michael Vincent, Sally Field and Brian Keith. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 145 ratings.
- Director:
- Hal Needham
- Writers:
- Walter S. Herndon, Bill Kerby, Thomas Rickman
- Producers:
- Burt Reynolds, Hank Moonjean
- Cinematographer:
- Bobby Byrne
- Composer:
- Bill Justis
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures, Lawrence Gordon Productions
- Budget:
- $6,000,000
- Revenue:
- $78,000,000
- Status:
- Released
Hooper (1978) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Hooper before you stream it.
Hooper Cast & Crew
Main cast
Burt Reynolds
as Sonny Hooper
Jan-Michael Vincent
as Delmore "Ski" Shidski
Sally Field
as Gwen Doyle
Brian Keith
as Jocko Doyle
John Marley
as Max Berns
Robert Klein
as Roger Deal
James Best
as Cully
Adam West
as Adam
Alfie Wise
as Tony
Terry Bradshaw
as Sherman
Norman Grabowski
as Hammerhead
George Furth
as Bidwell
Key crew
Directed by Hal Needham, written by Walter S. Herndon, Bill Kerby and Thomas Rickman, produced by Burt Reynolds and Hank Moonjean.
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Hooper Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 145 ratings.
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Hooper – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Hooper online?
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Hooper (1978) is available to stream on TCM, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Hooper?
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The main cast of Hooper (1978) includes Burt Reynolds, Jan-Michael Vincent, Sally Field, Brian Keith and John Marley. The film was directed by Hal Needham. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Hooper released?
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Hooper was released on July 28, 1978 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is Hooper worth watching?
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Hooper (1978) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 145 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Hooper?
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Yes. The official Hooper trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.