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    Hal Needham famous car movie director dead.

    Here is what Variety had to say.


    Hal Needham Dead; Legendary Stuntman and Director Was 82
    http://variety.com/2013/film/news/hal-needham-legendary-stuntman-and-director-dead-at-82-1200763031/
    Hal Needham, longtime stuntman and director of “Smokey and the Bandit” and “Cannonball Run” for Burt Reynolds, died Friday in Los Angeles after a short battle with cancer, his manager confirmed. He was 82. At one time the highest paid stuntman in the world, he was said to have broken 56 bones, broken his back […]


    Its a shame.
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    in movies, the man being one is always personally admired, I am stubborn like that. He was one, and was heroic. Rest in peace.
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    the death rate and fairy tales cannot kill the nature left behind.

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      Not only did he direct and write some great movies, he invented some of the mainstay equipment used in stunts today.
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      • #4
        I remember his name first from Hooper, was the first time I paid attention I guess. Sadly, I didn't know about him doubling for Richard Boone or being a stunt double. RIP Hal.
        Flying south, with a flock of bird dogs.

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        • #5
          I read his book,very interesting guy! We can thank him for Smokey and the Bandit and Cannonball run. He would have been a great guy to hang out with,Im sure there will never be another guy like him,may he RIP.

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