Hooper

In "Hooper", stuntman Sonny Hooper (Burt Reynolds) faces a career-ending injury if he continues to perform high-risk stunts, but finds an unlikely partner in newcomer Delmore "Ski" Shidski (Jan-Michael Vincent). As their friendly rivalry escalates, they concoct an elaborate plan for the film's climax: a rocket car jump over a gorge. Despite warnings from his doctor and producer Max Berns (John Marley), Sonny decides to push through with the stunt, leading to a thrilling and chaotic conclusion that cements his legacy as one of Hollywood's greatest stuntmen.