The Sinister Saga of Making The Stunt Man

In 1980, The Stunt Man, starring Peter O'Toole and Steve Railsback, became one of the most acclaimed motion pictures of the decade -- an odd mixture of black humor and riveting suspense. But the strange history of the film's embattled development, production and distribution has never been fully revealed ... until now.

Directed by Richard Rush, The Sinister Saga of Making The Stunt Man leans on a strong ensemble — Richard Rush, Peter O'Toole, Steve Railsback — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2000.