Stroker Ace (1983)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $13,000,000 | Details |
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Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $4,668,135 (35.9% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.78 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,385 opening theaters/1,385 max. theaters, 3.0 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $46,676,189 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | July 1st, 1983 (Wide) by Universal |
| Video Release: | October 20th, 1998 by Warner Home Video |
| MPA Rating: | PG |
| Running Time: | 94 minutes |
| Plot point: | Auto Racing, NASCAR, Professional Rivalry, Romance |
| Subgenre: | Sports Comedy |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Universal Pictures, Warner Bros. |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 1983 | 8 | $4,668,135 | 1,385 | $3,370 | $4,668,135 | 1 | |
| Jul 8, 1983 | 8 | $2,809,125 | -40% | 1,385 | $2,028 | $8,695,696 | 2 |
| Jul 15, 1983 | 11 | $1,573,580 | -44% | 1,375 | $1,144 | $11,417,580 | 3 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 1983 | 8 | $5,886,571 | 1,385 | $4,250 | $5,886,571 | 1 | |
| Jul 8, 1983 | 8 | $3,957,429 | -33% | 1,385 | $2,857 | $9,844,000 | 2 |
Lead Ensemble Member
| Burt Reynolds | Stroker Ace | |
| Ned Beatty | Clyde Torkle | |
| Jim Nabors | ||
| Parker Stevenson | ||
| Loni Anderson | Pembrook Feeney |
Supporting
| Bubba Smith | Arnold | |
| Hal Needham | Man Punching Stroker into Ladies Room |
Production and Technical Credits
| Hal Needham | Director | |
| Hugh Wilson | Screenwriter | |
| Hal Needham | Screenwriter | |
| Hank Moonjean | Producer | |
| Al Capps | Composer |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $4,668,135 (35.9% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.78 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,385 opening theaters/1,385 max. theaters, 3.0 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $46,676,189 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | July 1st, 1983 (Wide) by Universal |
| Video Release: | October 20th, 1998 by Warner Home Video |
| MPA Rating: | PG |
| Running Time: | 94 minutes |
| Plot point: | Auto Racing, NASCAR, Professional Rivalry, Romance |
| Subgenre: | Sports Comedy |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Universal Pictures, Warner Bros. |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 1983 | 8 | $4,668,135 | 1,385 | $3,370 | $4,668,135 | 1 | |
| Jul 8, 1983 | 8 | $2,809,125 | -40% | 1,385 | $2,028 | $8,695,696 | 2 |
| Jul 15, 1983 | 11 | $1,573,580 | -44% | 1,375 | $1,144 | $11,417,580 | 3 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 1983 | 8 | $5,886,571 | 1,385 | $4,250 | $5,886,571 | 1 | |
| Jul 8, 1983 | 8 | $3,957,429 | -33% | 1,385 | $2,857 | $9,844,000 | 2 |
Lead Ensemble Member
| Burt Reynolds | Stroker Ace | |
| Ned Beatty | Clyde Torkle | |
| Jim Nabors | ||
| Parker Stevenson | ||
| Loni Anderson | Pembrook Feeney |
Supporting
| Bubba Smith | Arnold | |
| Hal Needham | Man Punching Stroker into Ladies Room |
Production and Technical Credits
| Hal Needham | Director | |
| Hugh Wilson | Screenwriter | |
| Hal Needham | Screenwriter | |
| Hank Moonjean | Producer | |
| Al Capps | Composer |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.