The Daredevil Men is a 1972 British short subject written and directed by John Sealey and featuring Tom Adams.[1] It details the activities of stunt performers and stunt arrangers.

The Daredevil Men
Original film poster
Directed byJohn Sealey
Written byJohn Sealey
StarringTom Adams
Production
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Wendon films
Release date
  • 1972 (1972)
Running time
approx. 20 min.
CountryUK
LanguageEnglish

Plot

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The film demonstrates how action scenes in a film are created using stunt performers, editing and special effects. The action includes unarmed combat, gunfights, the pyrotechnics of an electrocution scene,[2] and a car and motorcycle chase.

Cast

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References

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  1. ^ "The Daredevil Men". British Film Institute. Retrieved 25 August 2024.
  2. ^ p. 200 Wise, Arthur & Ware. Derek Stunting in the Cinema Constable, 1973
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  • The Daredevil Men at BFI [1]