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The Hunter

PG19801h 33mBuzz Kulik
IMDb 6.2 · Rotten Tomatoes 54% · Metacritic 31

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"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.

ThrillerActionComedy
Bounty HunterBased On Novel Or BookStalkerEx-copStalkingGunfightLos Angeles, CaliforniaAgentAction HeroManhunt

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What is The Hunter (1980) 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 stars in The Hunter?

The Hunter stars Steve McQueen (Ralph "Papa" Thorson), Eli Wallach (Ritchie Blumenthal), Kathryn Harrold (Dorothy ("Dotty")), LeVar Burton (Tommy Price), Ben Johnson (Sheriff John Strong). The film was directed by Buzz Kulik.

How long is The Hunter?

The Hunter has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1980. It is rated PG.

Is The Hunter worth watching?

The Hunter holds an IMDb rating of 6.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 54. Fans of Thriller, Action, Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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