The Hunter

The Hunter (1980)

01/08/1980
Thriller, Action, Comedy
1h 33m

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.

  • Buzz KulikDirector
  • Peter HyamsScreenplay
  • Ted LeightonScreenplay
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

Keywords

  • bounty hunter
  • based on novel or book
  • stalker
  • ex-cop
  • stalking
  • gunfight
  • los angeles, california
  • agent
  • action hero
  • manhunt

Top Billed Cast

Steve McQueen

Steve McQueen

Ralph "Papa" Thorson

Eli Wallach

Eli Wallach

Ritchie Blumenthal

Kathryn Harrold

Kathryn Harrold

Dorothy ("Dotty")

LeVar Burton

LeVar Burton

Tommy Price

Ben Johnson

Ben Johnson

Sheriff John Strong

Richard Venture

Richard Venture

Pete Spota

Tracey Walter

Tracey Walter

Rocco Mason

Thomas Rosales Jr.

Thomas Rosales Jr.

Anthony "Tony" Bernardo

Teddy Wilson

Teddy Wilson

Winston Blue

Bill Hart

Bill Hart

Security Guard

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