The Craft of Movie Stunts: The Stunt Man + Q&A & Mixer (15)

Pat’s Film Club, Falmouth University School of Film & Television and Action Xtreme present an evening of action-packed excitement! We kick off with a rare screening of Richard Rush’s 1980 “making of a movie” classic, The Stunt Man (15), featuring Peter O’Toole in a barnstorming Oscar-nominated performance. Afterward, join us for a Q&A with a British Stunt Register member for exclusive insights into the stunt industry. Whether you’re curious about a stunt career or just love action cinema, it’s your chance to get all your questions answered and find out about SOFT and Action Xtreme's upcoming Action Cinema MA. End the night by networking at our mixer—meet fellow enthusiasts and potential collaborators!

The Stunt Man

Dir. Richard Rush | 1980 | 125 mins plus Q&A & Mixer | English 

When a young fugitive (Steve Railsback) on the run accidentally disrupts a movie set, he finds himself with a dangerous new identity: a stunt man. In exchange for his silence, the enigmatic and manipulative director (Peter O'Toole) offers him the job of a lifetime, thrusting him into a world where reality and illusion blur. As he falls for the film's leading lady (Barbara Hershey), he must navigate the perilous stunts and the director’s mind games, all while keeping his true identity hidden. "The Stunt Man" is a thrilling, satirical ride that explores the thin line between life, death, and the magic of cinema.

Screening as part of Art of Action, a UK-wide film season supported by National Lottery and BFI Film Audience Network.

Tickets: £8.00/£6.50/£6.00

A £1 Poly Fund payment is added to each ticket sold.

Please be aware films will start at the advertised time, we rarely show adverts and usually show under 5 minutes of trailers.