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.”
Overview
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
Studio
Paramount Pictures
Cast
Steve McQueen
as Ralph "Papa" Thorson
Eli Wallach
as Ritchie Blumenthal
Kathryn Harrold
as Dorothy ("Dotty")
LeVar Burton
as Tommy Price
Ben Johnson
as Sheriff John Strong
Richard Venture
as Pete Spota
Tracey Walter
as Rocco Mason
Thomas Rosales Jr.
as Anthony "Tony" Bernardo
Teddy Wilson
as Winston Blue
Bill Hart
as Security Guard
Dolores Robinson
as Principal
Marilyn Jones
as Barmaid
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1980
Runtime
1h 33m
Language
English
Rating
5.9 / 10
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures • Rastar Productions
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Where can I watch The Hunter?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Hunter (1980).
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 and released in 1980. It is a thriller, action, comedy film.
How long is The Hunter?▼
The Hunter has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
Who stars in The Hunter?▼
The cast of The Hunter includes Steve McQueen as Ralph "Papa" Thorson, Eli Wallach as Ritchie Blumenthal, Kathryn Harrold as Dorothy ("Dotty"), LeVar Burton as Tommy Price, Ben Johnson as Sheriff John Strong and more.
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