Turner Classic Movies presents a heart-racing look into the world of
stunt work featuring films that capture the exhilaration of a car chase,
the comedy of a well timed prat fall, or the adrenaline rush from a
fight scene complete with reviews, behind-the-scenes stories, and
hundreds of photographs.
Buckle in and join TCM on a action-packed journey through the history of
cinema stunt work in Danger on the Silver Screen. This action-packed
guide profiles 50 foundational films with insightful commentary on the
history, importance, and evolution of an often overlooked element of
film: stunt work. With insightful commentary and additional
recommendations to expand your repertoire based on your favorites,
Danger on the Silver Screen is a one-of-a-kind guide, perfect for film
lovers to learn more about or just brush up on their knowledge of stunt
work and includes films such as Ben-Hur (1925 & 1959), The Great K&A
Train Robbery (1926), Steamboat Bill Jr. (1928), The Thing from
Another World (1951), Bullitt (1968), Live and Let Die (1973), The
Blues Brothers (1980), Romancing the Stone (1984), The Matrix
(1999), The Bourne Supremacy (2004), John Wick (2014), Mission:
Impossible--Rogue Nation (2015), Atomic Blonde (2017), and many more.