Stroker Ace (1983)
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14% of critics liked it
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44% of users liked it
(7,043 ratings)
The action and stunts in this fourth racing vehicle for Burt Reynolds could be accurately foreseen by most youngsters. Stroker Ace (Reynolds) is a race car driver who gets the short end of a contract with a fried-chicken entrepreneur (Ned Beatty) but can be expected to end up with the woman… More The action and stunts in this fourth racing vehicle for Burt Reynolds could be accurately foreseen by most youngsters. Stroker Ace (Reynolds) is a race car driver who gets the short end of a contract with a fried-chicken entrepreneur (Ned Beatty) but can be expected to end up with the woman (Pembrook) in compensation -- and actually did (Pembrook is played by Loni Anderson in her first movie with Reynolds). By this time, the formula of racing cars, wild stunts, blond co-stars (Goldie Hawn, Farrah Fawcett, and Dolly Parton were the most recent) was wearing thin and Reynolds starred in only one more "Cannonball" film, ending his car-chase series there. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi
- Directed By
- Hal Needham
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Comedy
PG,
- In Theaters
- Jul 1, 1983 Wide
- On DVD
- Oct 20, 1998
- Studio
- WARNER BROTHERS PICTURES
Critic Reviews
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Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
Burt Reynolds used to make movies about people's lifestyles. Now he seems more interested in making movies that fit in with his own lifestyle.
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Vincent Canby, New York Times
It's a witless retread of the earlier, far funnier road-movie collaborations of Mr. Needham and Mr. Reynolds.
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, TV Guide's Movie Guide
Burt Reynolds hits new lows as he mugs his way through this film.
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Chuck O'Leary, Fantastica Daily
A zany cornpone comedy that made me laugh. So sue me.
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Michael A. Smith, Nolan's Pop Culture Review
Burt turned down "Tems of Endearment' to do this one. At least he met Loni.
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Cast
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Burt Reynolds
as Stroker Ace
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Ned Beatty
as Clyde
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Jim Nabors
as Lugs
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Loni Anderson
as Pembrook
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Parker Stevenson
as Aubrey
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Bubba Smith
as Arnold
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John Byner
as Doc
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Frank O. Hill
as Dad
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Terry Beaver
as Director
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Cary Guffey
as Little Doc
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Wallace Merck
as Redneck
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Benny Parsons
as NASCAR Driver
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Alfie Wise
as Charlie
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Cale Yarborough
as Nascar Driver
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Cassandra Peterson
as Girl with Lugs
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Warren Stevens
as Jim Catty
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Debbie Casperson
as Miss Leonard Fuel
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Kevin McCorkle
as Customer
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Valerie Mitchell
as Miss Winston
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Jimmy Lewis
as Crew Chief
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Donna Fowler
as Reporter
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Jonathan Williams
as Man
