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The Risky and Limited Life of Burt Reynolds’ Macho ‘Hooper’
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The Risky and Limited Life of Burt Reynolds’ Macho ‘Hooper’

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Anthony Caro
/ 2 December 2020

Burt Reynolds' Sonny Hooper is a carefree and lovable guy whose reckless stunt pro lifestyle symbolizes the self-troubles and limitations toxic masculinity creates.

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The Longest Yard: Widescreen Collector’s Edition (2005)

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/ 17 October 2005
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Starting Over (1979)

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/ 7 July 2005
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The Longest Yard (2005)

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Cynthia Fuchs
/ 28 May 2005

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