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Hal Needham

Director

Hal Needham

Directing
1977 — 1986 · 10 films
Lived
6 March 1931 — d. 2013
From
Memphis, Tennessee, USA

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).

Career Signature

How Hal Needham’s filmography reads.

Five of Perfery’s 75 vibes, averaged across every film they directed.