The Hunter

1980 5.9 (143 votes) 1h 33m

Genres

Thriller Action Comedy

Production Companies

Paramount Pictures
Rastar Productions

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.

Key Crew

Screenplay: Ted Leighton, Peter Hyams

Producer: Mort Engelberg

Director: Buzz Kulik

Director of Photography: Fred J. Koenekamp

Top Cast

Steve McQueen

Ralph "Papa" Thorson

Eli Wallach

Ritchie Blumenthal

Kathryn Harrold

Dorothy ("Dotty")

LeVar Burton

Tommy Price

Ben Johnson

Sheriff John Strong

Richard Venture

Pete Spota

Tracey Walter

Rocco Mason

Thomas Rosales Jr.

Anthony "Tony" Bernardo

Videos

The Hunter (1980) Original Trailer [HD]

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