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The Thrills and Spills motorcycle stunt team from Bundaberg, Queensland, circa 1937 StateLibQld 2 101868 Motor Cycle stunt team, Thrills and Spills, Bundaberg.jpg
The Thrills and Spills motorcycle stunt team from Bundaberg, Queensland, circa 1937

A stunt team is a crew of stunt performers that follow the direction of the stunt coordinator to collectively participate and execute an action sequence for film, television series, commercials, theater or live performance.

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