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In praise of Yakima Canutt, the stunt daredevil who risked his neck for Hollywood classics
From leaping on to galloping horses for John Ford’s Stagecoach to masterminding Ben-Hur’s chariot race, legendary stuntman and stunt coordinator Yakima Canutt pushed the boundaries of realism for onscreen action.
By Lara Callaghan
In praise of Yakima Canutt, the stunt daredevil who risked his neck for Hollywood classics