Hal Needham’s Typical Vibe
Signature vibe

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Hal Needham has 7 titles in the CriticCrunch catalog across a career spanning the 1970s through the 1980s.
Recurring themes

Stripes
1981
Action · Comedy

Crime Busters
1977
Action · Comedy

Go for It
1983
Adventure · Action

Dragnet
1987
Action · Comedy

I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
1988
Comedy · Action

The Gendarme and the Gendarmettes
1982
Comedy

Porky's II: The Next Day
1983
Comedy

Attila Scourge of God
1982
Comedy

A race car driver tries to transport an illegal beer shipment from Texas to Atlanta in under 28 hours, picking up a reluctant bride-to-be on the way.
Dir. Hal Needham · With Burt Reynolds, Sally Field, Jerry Reed

Legendary stunt man Sonny Hooper remains one of the top men in his field, but due to too many stressful impacts to the spine and the need to pop painkillers several times a day, he knows he should get out of the industry before he ends up permanently disabled.
Dir. Hal Needham · With Burt Reynolds, Jan-Michael Vincent, Sally Field

A cross-country road race is based on an actual event, the Cannonball Baker Sea to Shining Sea Memorial Trophy Dash, organized by Brock Yates to protest the 55 mph speed limit then in effect in the U.S. The Cannonball was named for Erwin G. "Cannonball" Baker, who in the roaring 20's rode his motorcycle across the country. Many of the characters are based on ruses developed by real Cannonball racers over the several years that the event was run.
Dir. Hal Needham · With Burt Reynolds, Roger Moore, Farrah Fawcett
A BMX racer, who lives in a small town with his mother and sister, is faced with a tough decision, qualify for Helltrack or take his SATs in order to attend college.
Dir. Hal Needham · With Bill Allen, Lori Loughlin, Talia Shire
Handsome Stranger has agreed to escort Charming Jones to collect her inheritance from her father. But Avery Simpson wants the money and hires notorious outlaw Cactus Jack to ambush Charming. However, Cactus Jack is not very good at robbing people.
Dir. Hal Needham · With Kirk Douglas, Ann-Margret, Arnold Schwarzenegger
The Bandit goes on another cross-country run, transporting an elephant from Florida to Texas. And, once again, Sheriff Buford T. Justice is on his tail.
Dir. Hal Needham · With Burt Reynolds, Jackie Gleason, Jerry Reed

When a wealthy sheikh puts up $1 million in prize money for a cross-country car race, there is one person crazy enough to hit the road hard with wheels spinning fast. Legendary driver J.J. McClure enters the competition along with his friend Victor and together they set off across the American landscape in a madcap action-adventure destined to test their wits and automobile skills.
Dir. Hal Needham · With Burt Reynolds, Dom DeLuise, Dean Martin