
Movie · thriller, action
The Hunter
1980 · 1h 33m · PG
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What is it about? The Hunter
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.
Genres: thriller, action, comedy. Themes: bounty hunter, stalker, ex-cop, stalking, gunfight, los angeles, california.
Cast and crew The Hunter
AllCreators
- Directed byBuzz Kulik
- ScreenplayTed Leighton
- ScreenplayPeter Hyams
- MusicMichel Legrand
- CinematographyFred J. Koenekamp
- EditingRobert L. Wolfe
Full cast and crew66 cast members, 49 crew
Cast:
- Steve McQueen · Papa
- 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. · Tony
- Teddy Wilson · Winston Blue
- Bill Hart · Security Guard
- Dolores Robinson · Principal
- Marilyn Jones · Barmaid
- Ralph Thorson · Bartender
- Wynn Irwin · Informer
- Robin Reed · (performer: "Della sua pace")
- Ray Bickel · Luke Branch
- Bobby Bass · Matthew Branch
- Karl Schueneman · Billie Joe
- Alex Ross · Chief McCurdy
- Mary Margaret O'Hara · Child on Subway (as Margaret O'Hara)
- James Spinks · Angry Car Owner
- Frank Delfino · Poker Player
- Zora Margolis · La Maze Leader
- Poppy Lagos · Bernardo
- Dea St. La Mount · Woman Bartender
- Lillian Adams · Blumenthal's Secretary
- Thor Nielsen · Man in Blumenthal's Office
- Stan Wojno · Intern (as Stan Wojno Jr.)
- Jodi Moon · Billie Joe's Girlfriend
- Kathy Cunningham · on Subway
- Kelly K. Learman · Student (as Kelly Learman)
- Michael D. Roberts · Poker Player
- Kevin Hagen · Poker Player
- Luis Ávalos · Poker Player
- Frank Arno · Poker Player
- Rick DiAngelo · Poker Player
- Mathilda Calnan · Hospital Volunteer (as Matilda Calnan)
- F. William Parker · Watch Commander
- Nathaniel Taylor · Trotter
- Morgan Roberts · Garbageman #1
Crew:
- Ted Leighton · Screenplay
- Peter Hyams · Screenplay
- Mort Engelberg · Producer
- Buzz Kulik · Director
- Michel Legrand · Original Music Composer
- Fred J. Koenekamp · Director of Photography
- Robert L. Wolfe · Editor
- Ron Hobbs · Production Design
- Denita Del Signore · Costume Design
- Thomas Welsh · Costume Design
- Jennifer Shull · Casting
Trailer The Hunter
ENThe Hunter (1980) Original Trailer [HD]December 11, 2022Movies like this The Hunter
Details The Hunter

- First theatrical release
- August 1, 1980
- Release in the US
- August 1, 1980
- Country
- United States
- Original language
- English
- Rating
- PG
- Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Rastar Productions
Frequently asked questions
How long is The Hunter?
1h 33m (93 minutes).
Who’s in The Hunter?
Steve McQueen, Eli Wallach, Kathryn Harrold, LeVar Burton, Ben Johnson, Richard Venture, Tracey Walter, Thomas Rosales Jr., Teddy Wilson, and Bill Hart. Directed by Buzz Kulik.
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