Hal Needham

Hal Needham

Hal Brett Needham (March 6, 1931 – October 25, 2013) was an American stuntman, film director, actor and writer. He is best known for his frequent collaborations with actor Burt Reynolds, usually in films involving fast cars, such as Smokey and the Bandit (1977), Hooper (1978), The Cannonball Run (1981) and Stroker Ace (1983).

In his later years, Needham moved out of stunt work, and focused his energy on the World land speed record project. In 2001, Needham received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Taurus World Stunt Awards, and in 2012, he was awarded a Governors Award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

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Hal Needham Movies

Discover the best movies directed by Hal Needham. Explore the complete filmography, including critically acclaimed masterpieces, box office hits, and top-rated Hal Needham films ranked by score.

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MegaForce

MegaForce (1982)

Action Adventure Science Fiction
When the small, peaceful nation of Sardun finds itself bullied by a militaristic neighbor, its leaders turn to a force that exists outside any flag or chain of command. MegaForce...
Score 4.0
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Smokey and the Bandit

Smokey and the Bandit (1977)

Action Adventure Comedy
Bo 'Bandit' Darville takes on a bet that sounds simple enough: haul 400 cases of Coors beer from Texarkana to Atlanta in under 28 hours. What follows is 96 minutes...
Score 7.0

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According to aggregate user scores, the absolute best titles directed by Hal Needham are MegaForce and Smokey and the Bandit.
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Our database currently features a comprehensive filmography of 2 titles directed by Hal Needham, ranging from their earliest roles to the newest releases.
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