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.
- Director
- Michael Dowse
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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.
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- Release date
- Sep 25, 2026
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- MPAA rating
- R
- Language
- English
- Country
- Canada, United States of America
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