A stunt crew rehearses a car chase on a dusty studio backlot while a camera car tracks a sliding vintage coupe.

A documentary · Stuntman Foods & Stuntman Games

The History of Stunts in Movies

Project 07

A documentary on the physical prowess, innovation and danger that shaped stunt work on film.

Stuntman Foods and the team behind Stuntman Games are embarking on an exciting new venture: a documentary exploring the thrilling history of stunts in cinema.

This project will take viewers on a journey through the evolution of stunt work, highlighting the physical prowess, innovation, and danger that have shaped the industry. By combining their expertise in extreme sports and performance, the Stuntman team brings an authentic perspective to this documentary, showcasing the dedication and skill of the stunt professionals who have made movie history.

The documentary aims to provide an in-depth look at the unsung heroes behind these high-octane moments, offering a behind-the-scenes view of how these stunts were conceived, executed, and evolved into the legendary sequences we know today.

GuideThe timeline

Iconic stunts and the films that popularized them.

  1. 1903

    The Great Train Robbery

    One of the first films to feature a daring train chase sequence.

  2. 1959

    Ben-Hur

    Its thrilling chariot race led by stuntman Yakima Canutt.

  3. 1968

    Bullitt

    Featuring Steve McQueen and the legendary car chase coordinated by stuntman Bud Ekins.

  4. 1971

    The French Connection

    Its intense car chase scenes.

  5. 1978

    Hooper

    A tribute to stunt performers, starring Burt Reynolds.

  6. 2015

    Mad Max: Fury Road

    A modern spectacle with death-defying stunts performed by Tom Hardy's stunt double, Dayna Grant.

A stunt rider gallops beside a period wagon while a camera crew on a dolly track films on a desert location.

Behind the high-octane moments.

Films and people are named for the documentary's subject matter; no affiliation with the films, studios or performers is implied.

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