Michel Pilorgé emerged in the 1970s, bringing his talents to the forefront in the cult classic Stuntwoman (1977). In this film, he plays a pivotal role that showcases the often-overlooked struggles of stunt performers in the film industry. The movie captures the raw energy of grindhouse cinema, highlighting the physicality and dedication required in this dangerous profession. Pilorgé's performance contributes to the film's exploration of the hidden lives behind the camera, making it a significant entry in the world of exploitation cinema.
Stuntwoman
A movie about a good-for-nothing stuntman called Mike Gaucher who can't do one single job without something going wrong. His fiancée wants to kill him, the film studios don't want to give him any more work and, as King Kong for a promotion in a supermarket, he winds up destroying some display shelves. The only role he plays well is pretending not to be able to hear, speak and walk in order to get money from the government. Then along comes the "beautiful" actor called Bruno Ferrari. Supposedly a fearless stuntman, Ferrari turns out to be afraid of heights once his feet leave the ground. So a stuntman is needed to prevent a scandal. And who is the man who looks most (or exactly) like Bruno? You guessed it, good-for-nothing Mike.
