Cutter's Way (1981)

Cutter does everything his way. Fighting. Loving. Working. Tracking down a killer.

Cutter's Way (1981) poster

Alex Cutter is a boozy, belligerent and deeply cynical Vietnam veteran whose encounter with a landmine during the war has left him minus an eye, a leg and an arm. When his drifter playboy friend Richard Bone is falsely accused of murder, Cutter sets out for revenge in his own inimitable style.

Director: Ivan Passer
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller, Crime
Runtime: 105 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Jack Nitzsche
Cinematography: Jordan Cronenweth
Editing: Caroline Biggerstaff
Production: United Artists, Gurian Entertainment
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $3M
Original Language: en

Themes

Deadly Conspiracies in Elite Circles, Betrayal from the Closest Friend, Organized Crime and Deadly Betrayal, Dark Web Conspiracy and Internet Crime, Neo-Noir Detective Stories

Keywords

california, vietnam, prostitute, alcohol, witness, revenge, murder, arson, conspiracy, veteran, expose, neo-noir

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cutter's Way about?
Alex Cutter is a boozy, belligerent and deeply cynical Vietnam veteran whose encounter with a landmine during the war has left him minus an eye, a leg and an arm. When his drifter playboy friend Richard Bone is falsely accused of murder, Cutter sets out for revenge in his own inimitable style.
Who directed Cutter's Way?
Cutter's Way was directed by Ivan Passer.
Who stars in Cutter's Way?
Cutter's Way stars Jeff Bridges, John Heard, Lisa Eichhorn, Stephen Elliott, Arthur Rosenberg, Nina van Pallandt.
How long is Cutter's Way?
Cutter's Way has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
What genre is Cutter's Way?
Cutter's Way is a Drama, Mystery, Thriller, Crime film.
What is the budget of Cutter's Way?
Cutter's Way had a budget of $3M.
Where was Cutter's Way produced?
Cutter's Way was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Cutter's Way?
The themes of Cutter's Way include: Deadly Conspiracies in Elite Circles, Betrayal from the Closest Friend, Organized Crime and Deadly Betrayal, Dark Web Conspiracy and Internet Crime, Neo-Noir Detective Stories.