Cutter's Way(1981)
Cutter does everything his way. Fighting. Loving. Working. Tracking down a killer.
Cutter's Way Synopsis
Alex Cutter is a boozy, belligerent and deeply cynical Vietnam veteran whose encounter with a landmine during the war has left him minus an eye, a leg and an arm. When his drifter playboy friend Richard Bone is falsely accused of murder, Cutter sets out for revenge in his own inimitable style.
Cutter's Way (1981) is a drama, mystery, thriller and crime film directed by Ivan Passer, released on March 19, 1981 with a runtime of 1h 49m. It stars Jeff Bridges, John Heard, Lisa Eichhorn and Stephen Elliott. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 187 ratings.
- Director:
- Ivan Passer
- Writers:
- Newton Thornburg, Jeffrey Alan Fiskin
- Producers:
- Paul R. Gurian
- Cinematographer:
- Jordan Cronenweth
- Composer:
- Jack Nitzsche
- Production:
- United Artists, Gurian Entertainment
- Budget:
- $3,000,000
- Status:
- Released
Cutter's Way (1981) Trailer
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Cutter's Way Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Cutter's Way.
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"Cutter and Bone" Trailer
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Josh Olson on CUTTER'S WAY
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Cutter's Way Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jeff Bridges
as Richard Bone
John Heard
as Alex Cutter
Lisa Eichhorn
as Maureen Cutter, 'Mo'
Stephen Elliott
as J. J. Cord
Arthur Rosenberg
as George Swanson
Nina van Pallandt
as Woman in the Hotel
Ann Dusenberry
as Valerie Duran
Patricia Donahue
as Mrs. Cord
- Geraldine Baron
Geraldine Baron
as Susie Swanson
Katherine Pass
as Toyota Woman
Francis X. McCarthy
as Toyota Man
- George Planco
George Planco
as Toyota Cop
Key crew
Directed by Ivan Passer, written by Newton Thornburg and Jeffrey Alan Fiskin, produced by Paul R. Gurian.
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Cutter's Way Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 187 ratings.
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Cutter's Way – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Cutter's Way online?
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Cutter's Way (1981) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Cutter's Way?
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The main cast of Cutter's Way (1981) includes Jeff Bridges, John Heard, Lisa Eichhorn, Stephen Elliott and Arthur Rosenberg. The film was directed by Ivan Passer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Cutter's Way released?
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Cutter's Way was released on March 19, 1981 and runs for 1h 49m.
Is Cutter's Way worth watching?
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Cutter's Way (1981) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 187 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, mystery and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Cutter's Way?
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