The Hunger(1983)
“Nothing human loves forever.”
Overview
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.
Director
Tony Scott
Studio
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Budget
$10M
Revenue
$10M
Cast
Catherine Deneuve
as Miriam Blaylock
David Bowie
as John Blaylock
Susan Sarandon
as Sarah Roberts
Cliff DeYoung
as Tom Haver
Beth Ehlers
as Alice Cavender
Dan Hedaya
as Lieutenant Allegrezza
Rufus Collins
as Charlie Humphries
Suzanne Bertish
as Phyllis
James Aubrey
as Ron
Ann Magnuson
as Young Woman from Disco
John Stephen Hill
as Young Man from Disco
Shane Rimmer
as Arthur Jelinek
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1983
Runtime
1h 37m
Language
English
Rating
6.6 / 10
Budget
$10M
Box Office
$10M
Production Companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer • The Richard Shepherd Company
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Where can I watch The Hunger?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Hunger (1983).
What is The Hunger 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 directed The Hunger?▼
The Hunger was directed by Tony Scott and released in 1983. It is a horror, drama film.
How long is The Hunger?▼
The Hunger has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
Who stars in The Hunger?▼
The cast of The Hunger includes Catherine Deneuve as Miriam Blaylock, David Bowie as John Blaylock, Susan Sarandon as Sarah Roberts, Cliff DeYoung as Tom Haver, Beth Ehlers as Alice Cavender and more.
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