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Stroker Ace
Look, we know that “Stroker Ace” is not exactly a cinematic masterpiece. In fact, it is the winner of the 1983 Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Picture of the Year. We are also embarrassed to say that it is a guilty pleasure of ours.
Burt Reynolds is an icon in the world of fictitious athletes, and coming off the Cannonball Run, a role as a NASCAR driver wasn’t a stretch for the toupeed one. Yet, the plot of the movie involved Reynolds as the titular character, trying to get out of a contract with Ned Beatty (who did not squeal like a pig) and Chicken Pit Racing, which he signed….well….because he just didn’t give a fuck enough to read the contract properly. This isn’t exactly a plot device that gives you empathy for the hero. Still, with the support of NASCAR and numerous cameos by the drivers, it did look good in terms of the racing, so it does have that going for it.
We can say this with all sincerity, this movie is a lot better than much of the dreck that Reynolds did through the rest of the 80’s and early 90’s.
The Bullet Points:
Movie Appeared:
Stroker Ace (1983)
Actor:
Burt Reynolds
Position Portrayed:
NASCAR Driver
Played for:
Chicken Pit Racing
Why you should vote for him:
Burt Reynolds is an icon in fictitious athletes.
Why you should not vote for him:
Despite being a guilty pleasure….yes this movie is very bad.
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