The Hunter (1980)
He's not as fast as he used to be... That's what makes him human. He's a bounty hunter... And that's what makes him dangerous.
During his long career, bounty hunter Ralph "Papa" Thorson has caught over 5,000 criminals. Now, while he is working on apprehending fugitives in Illinois, Texas and Nebraska, he himself is being hunted by a psychotic killer.
Director: Buzz Kulik
Genre: Thriller, Action, Comedy
Runtime: 93 min
Release Date: August 1, 1980
Cast
- Steve McQueen - Ralph "Papa" Thorson
- Eli Wallach - Ritchie Blumenthal
- Kathryn Harrold - Dorothy ("Dotty")
- LeVar Burton - Tommy Price
- Ben Johnson - Sheriff John Strong
- Richard Venture - Pete Spota
- Tracey Walter - Rocco Mason
- Thomas Rosales Jr. - Anthony "Tony" Bernardo
- Teddy Wilson - Winston Blue
- Bill Hart - Security Guard
Screenplay
- Ted Leighton (Screenplay)
- Peter Hyams (Screenplay)
Music: Michel Legrand
Cinematography: Fred J. Koenekamp
Editing: Robert L. Wolfe
Production: Paramount Pictures, Rastar Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Gunfight and Mayhem, Action-Packed Excitement
Keywords
bounty hunter, based on novel or book, stalker, ex-cop, stalking, gunfight, los angeles, california, agent, action hero, manhunt
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Hunter about?
- During his long career, bounty hunter Ralph "Papa" Thorson has caught over 5,000 criminals. Now, while he is working on apprehending fugitives in Illinois, Texas and Nebraska, he himself is being hunted by a psychotic killer.
- Who directed The Hunter?
- The Hunter was directed by Buzz Kulik.
- Who stars in The Hunter?
- The Hunter stars Steve McQueen, Eli Wallach, Kathryn Harrold, LeVar Burton, Ben Johnson, Richard Venture.
- How long is The Hunter?
- The Hunter has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is The Hunter?
- The Hunter is a Thriller, Action, Comedy film.
- Where was The Hunter produced?
- The Hunter was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Hunter?
- The themes of The Hunter include: Gunfight and Mayhem, Action-Packed Excitement.