"As the man who served as Kurt Russell's stunt driving double on Quentin Tarantino's 'Death Proof,' Buddy Joe Hooker deserves Hollywood canonization. There are few modern films featuring car stunts as impressive as those he choreographed and performed in Tarantino's imaginative, high-octane exploitation tribute."
"Yet Hooker's work on the film was less a benchmark in his career than a culmination, capping more than 50 years of extraordinary efforts as a stunt performer behind the wheel, on top of a horse, from the crow's nest of an oil derrick - you name it, he's done it."
"Featuring 'Death Proof' plus Hooker's other standout work, such as 'The Hunted,' 'To Live and Die in L.A.,' and 'Hooper,' the collection spans a century of films showcasing one of the medium's most enduring traditions: making stunt performers risk life and limb for the audience's entertainment."
Buddy Joe Hooker served as Kurt Russell's stunt driving double on Quentin Tarantino's 'Death Proof,' performing impressive car stunts that exemplified his extensive career. With more than five decades as a stunt performer across various disciplines—driving, horseback riding, and high-altitude work—Hooker represents a pinnacle of the profession. His expertise made him ideal for co-curating Criterion Channel's 'Stunts!' collection, which features his notable work including 'The Hunted,' 'To Live and Die in L.A.,' and 'Hooper,' alongside classic films like Buster Keaton's 'The General,' 'Ben-Hur,' 'Bullitt,' and Jackie Chan's 'Police Story.' The collection spans a century of cinema, highlighting stunt performers' dangerous contributions to filmmaking.
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