The Stunt Driver (2026)
Synopsis
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.
Cast
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Jay Baruchel
as Ken Carter
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Ed Helms
as Dick Keller
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Ben Foster
as Evel Knievel
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Laurence Leboeuf
as Gloria
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Dan Bakkedahl
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Joe Cobden
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Marc Beaupré
Crew
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Michael Dowse
Director
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Michael Dowse
Producer
- Jennifer Wilson Producer
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Michael Dowse
Writer
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