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The Hunger

R19831h 37mTony Scott
IMDb 6.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 62% · Metacritic 52

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"Nothing human loves forever."

Five-thousand-year-old vampire Miriam promises her lovers the gift of eternal life. When John, her cellist companion for centuries, discovers that he has suddenly begun growing old, he attempts to seek out the help of Dr. Sarah Roberts, a researcher on the mechanisms of aging.

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New York CityBased On Novel Or BookImmortalityVampirePremature AgingResearch LaboratoryUrban GothicAnimal Research

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Hunger (1983) about?

Five-thousand-year-old vampire Miriam promises her lovers the gift of eternal life. When John, her cellist companion for centuries, discovers that he has suddenly begun growing old, he attempts to seek out the help of Dr. Sarah Roberts, a researcher on the mechanisms of aging.

Who stars in The Hunger?

The Hunger stars Catherine Deneuve (Miriam Blaylock), David Bowie (John Blaylock), Susan Sarandon (Sarah Roberts), Cliff DeYoung (Tom Haver), Beth Ehlers (Alice Cavender). The film was directed by Tony Scott.

How long is The Hunger?

The Hunger has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1983. It is rated R.

Is The Hunger worth watching?

The Hunger holds an IMDb rating of 6.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 62. Fans of Horror, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch The Hunger?

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