On This Day: July 1, 1983 – Stroker Ace Premieres in Theaters

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On This Day: July 1, 1983 – Stroker Ace Premieres in Theaters.

On this day July 1, 1983, Stroker Ace premiered in theaters, reuniting director Hal Needham with Burt Reynolds for another action comedy built around fast cars and Southern charm. The film starred Reynolds as a flamboyant NASCAR driver who clashes with a controlling sponsor, played by Ned Beatty. The cast also included Jim Nabors, Parker Stevenson, and Loni Anderson.

With a budget of 14 million dollars, Stroker Ace leaned into the same formula that made previous Needham and Reynolds...

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