Stroker Ace

Name: Stroker Ace
Director: Hal Needham
Genre: Action, Comedy
Released: 1983-01-01
Duration: 94 min
Rating: 4.9
Cast: Burt Reynolds, Ned Beatty, Jim Nabors, Parker Stevenson, Loni Anderson

1983Dir. Hal Needham1h 34m

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Runtime1h 34m

Released1983

Budget$14M

Box office$11.4M

DirectorHal Needham

About This Movie

Stroker Ace is a bit of a wild ride in the '80s comedy-action blend. Hal Needham directs Burt Reynolds as a NASCAR driver who’s had it with corporate nonsense. The pacing is a bit uneven, but that somehow adds to its charm—it's like a joyride that hits speed bumps but never loses momentum. Reynolds is solid, playing off a quirky supporting cast, including a young Jim Neidhart. The practical effects during the racing scenes have a raw, authentic feel, unlike today’s CGI-heavy productions. The whole fried chicken sponsorship angle is absurd but somehow fits into this offbeat world. It’s not your typical sports film; it’s got this reckless, irreverent spirit that makes it stick out among the era's comedies.

Released on VHS, DVD, and Blu-rayFilmed on location at real NASCAR tracksFeatures a mix of practical stunts and effectsIncludes cameos from various NASCAR personalities