The Stunt Driver
Based on the true story of Montrealer Ken Carter, the “Mad Canadian” stunt driver who tried to jump the Saint Lawrence River in a rocket car in the mid-’70s. Carter's dream was to end his 30-year career with a big jump, a big paycheck, and mega stardom. In the process of accomplishing it, he hired a big sports manager and enlisted the best in rocket car design, with the National Film Board of Canada filming a documentary leading up to the event.
Director: Michael Dowse
Genre: Action, Comedy
Cast
- Jay Baruchel - Ken Carter
- Ed Helms - Dick Keller
- Ben Foster - Evel Knievel
- Laurence Leboeuf - Gloria
- Dan Bakkedahl
- Joe Cobden
- Marc Beaupré
Screenplay
Production: Film Cardinal, Mongrel Media
Country: United States of America, Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
based on true story, daredevil
More Films by Director: Michael Dowse
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Stunt Driver about?
- Based on the true story of Montrealer Ken Carter, the “Mad Canadian” stunt driver who tried to jump the Saint Lawrence River in a rocket car in the mid-’70s. Carter's dream was to end his 30-year career with a big jump, a big paycheck, and mega stardom. In the process of accomplishing it, he hired a big sports manager and enlisted the best in rocket car design, with the National Film Board of Canada filming a documentary leading up to the event.
- Who directed The Stunt Driver?
- The Stunt Driver was directed by Michael Dowse.
- Who stars in The Stunt Driver?
- The Stunt Driver stars Jay Baruchel, Ed Helms, Ben Foster, Laurence Leboeuf, Dan Bakkedahl, Joe Cobden.
- What genre is The Stunt Driver?
- The Stunt Driver is a Action, Comedy film.
- Where was The Stunt Driver produced?
- The Stunt Driver was produced in United States of America, Canada.