Wonderland: The 92 Year Old Danger Junkie (2008)

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Filmmaker Daniel Vernon follows the veteran escapologist Ron Cunningham(The Great Omani) for more than five years and the result is this poignant documentary about the great entertainer. In the final years of his life, Cunningham was a shadow of his former self, being career by his limelight hating son who got roped into helping his father with stunts over the many decades. Ron is battling cancer and is also partly wheelchair-bound by a series of strokes. However, this remarkable man continued to perform with specially choreographed routines which saw him set himself alight and shower himself in glass. Two years before his death, he was still as fired up as ever and preparing himself for one final ‘farewell’ stunt.

Director: Daniel Vernon
Runtime: 60 min
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Production: BBC Four
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wonderland: The 92 Year Old Danger Junkie about?
Filmmaker Daniel Vernon follows the veteran escapologist Ron Cunningham(The Great Omani) for more than five years and the result is this poignant documentary about the great entertainer. In the final years of his life, Cunningham was a shadow of his former self, being career by his limelight hating son who got roped into helping his father with stunts over the many decades. Ron is battling cancer and is also partly wheelchair-bound by a series of strokes. However, this remarkable man continued to perform with specially choreographed routines which saw him set himself alight and shower himself in glass. Two years before his death, he was still as fired up as ever and preparing himself for one final ‘farewell’ stunt.
Who directed Wonderland: The 92 Year Old Danger Junkie?
Wonderland: The 92 Year Old Danger Junkie was directed by Daniel Vernon.
Who stars in Wonderland: The 92 Year Old Danger Junkie?
Wonderland: The 92 Year Old Danger Junkie stars Ron Cunningham, David Cunningham.
How long is Wonderland: The 92 Year Old Danger Junkie?
Wonderland: The 92 Year Old Danger Junkie has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
Where was Wonderland: The 92 Year Old Danger Junkie produced?
Wonderland: The 92 Year Old Danger Junkie was produced in United Kingdom.