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.
The Hunter Synopsis
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.
The Hunter (1980) is a thriller, action and comedy film directed by Buzz Kulik, released on August 1, 1980 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Steve McQueen, Eli Wallach, Kathryn Harrold and LeVar Burton. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 161 ratings.
- Director:
- Buzz Kulik
- Writers:
- Ted Leighton, Peter Hyams
- Producers:
- Mort Engelberg
- Cinematographer:
- Fred J. Koenekamp
- Composer:
- Michel Legrand
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures, Rastar Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Hunter (1980) Trailer
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The Hunter Cast & Crew
Main 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
Key crew
Directed by Buzz Kulik, written by Ted Leighton and Peter Hyams, produced by Mort Engelberg.
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The Hunter Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 161 ratings.
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The Hunter – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Hunter online?
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The Hunter (1980) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Hunter?
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The main cast of The Hunter (1980) includes Steve McQueen, Eli Wallach, Kathryn Harrold, LeVar Burton and Ben Johnson. The film was directed by Buzz Kulik. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Hunter released?
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The Hunter was released on August 1, 1980 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is The Hunter worth watching?
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The Hunter (1980) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 161 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller, action and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Hunter?
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Yes. The official The Hunter trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.