The Hunter

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.

  • Genre: Thriller, Action, Comedy
  • Release Date: 1980-08-01
  • User Rating: 5.9/10 from 124 ratings
  • Runtime: 1h 33min
  • Language: English
  • Production Company: Paramount
  • Production Country: United States of America
  • Director: Buzz Kulik
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From 124 Ratings

Summary

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.

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  • 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
  • Ralph Thorson

    as Bartender
  • Wynn Irwin

    as Informer
  • Robin Reed

    as (performer: "Della sua pace")
  • Ray Bickel

    as Luke Branch
  • Bobby Bass

    as Matthew Branch
  • Karl Schueneman

    as Billie Joe
  • Alex Ross

    as Chief McCurdy
  • Mary Margaret O'Hara

    as Child on Subway (as Margaret O'Hara)
  • James Spinks

    as Angry Car Owner
  • Frank Delfino

    as Poker Player
  • Zora Margolis

    as La Maze Leader
  • Poppy Lagos

    as Mrs. Bernardo
  • Dea St. La Mount

    as Woman Bartender
  • Lillian Adams

    as Blumenthal's Secretary
  • Thor Nielsen

    as Man in Blumenthal's Office
  • Stan Wojno

    as Intern (as Stan Wojno Jr.)
  • Jodi Moon

    as Billie Joe's Girlfriend
  • Kathy Cunningham

    as Mother on Subway
  • Kelly K. Learman

    as Student (as Kelly Learman)
  • Michael D. Roberts

    as Poker Player
  • Kevin Hagen

    as Poker Player
  • Luis Ávalos

    as Poker Player
  • Frank Arno

    as Poker Player
  • Rick DiAngelo

    as Poker Player
  • Mathilda Calnan

    as Hospital Volunteer (as Matilda Calnan)
  • F. William Parker

    as Watch Commander
  • Nathaniel Taylor

    as Trotter
  • Morgan Roberts

    as Garbageman #1
  • Tony Burton

    as Garbageman #2
  • Frederick Sistaine

    as Pimp
  • Taurean Blacque

    as Hustler
  • Alex Ross

    as Chief McCurdy
  • Patti Clifton

    as Sexy Woman
  • Jay Scorpio

    as Man on Balcony
  • Jeff Viola

    as Young Patrolman
  • Christopher Keane

    as Mike
  • Anthony Mannino

    as Policeman at School
  • Joella Deffenbaugh

    as Cashier
  • William B. Snider

    as Policeman
  • Chris Richmond

    as Bystander
  • Willie Lee Gaffney

    as Card Player on Street
  • Debbie Miller

    as Car Rental Girl
  • Robert A. Janz

    as Motorman
  • D.B. Frick

    as Man in Car (as Dan Frick)
  • Ramiro Medina

    as Low Rider
  • Bill Willens

    as Suspect in Jail
  • Jophery C. Brown

    as Train Passenger (uncredited)
  • Nicolas Coster

    as Poker Player (uncredited)
  • Louie Novoa

    as Bystander in Crowd (uncredited)
  • Stan Rodarte

    as Man at crime scene (uncredited)
  • Mark Rodney

    as Man in Crowd (uncredited)
  • Corin Rogers

    as Passenger on 'L' (uncredited)
  • Al Ruscio

    as Mr. Bernardo (uncredited)
  • David Spielberg

    as Sgt. Werblo (uncredited)
  • Richard Wakasa

    as Onlooker (uncredited)
Writing Ted Leighton Screenplay
Writing Peter Hyams Screenplay
Directing Buzz Kulik Director
Production Mort Engelberg Producer
Editing Robert L. Wolfe Editor
Art Ron Hobbs Production Design
Production Jennifer Shull Casting
Sound Michel Legrand Original Music Composer
Camera Fred J. Koenekamp Director of Photography
Costume & Make-Up Denita Del Signore Costume Design
Costume & Make-Up Thomas Welsh Costume Design
Directing Doris Grau Script Supervisor
Costume & Make-Up Bren Plaistowe Hairstylist
Production William J. O'Sullivan Production Manager
Editing Carol Ann Jackson Assistant Editor
Art Al Legget Property Master
Art James E. Tocci Set Designer
Crew Jophery C. Brown Stunts
Camera James Pergola Camera Operator
Sound Rick Alexander Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Sound Vern Poore Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Camera Dave Friedman Still Photographer
Sound Andy MacDonald Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Crew Ray Bickel Stunts
Art Mike Higelmire Leadman
Sound Ronald Long Boom Operator
Camera Chris Squires Second Assistant Camera
Sound Jeff Bushelman Supervising Sound Editor
Sound Al Overton Jr. Sound Mixer
Crew Janet Brady Stunts
Crew Gary Combs Stunt Coordinator
Crew Loren Janes Stunt Double
Camera Edward Morey III Camera Operator
Crew Thomas Rosales Jr. Stunts
Art George Gaines Set Decoration
Art Rick Simpson Set Decoration
Art Cal DiValerio Construction Coordinator
Lighting Gene Stout Gaffer
Costume & Make-Up John M. Elliott Jr. Makeup Artist
Crew Art Sarno Unit Publicist
Directing Bob Dahlin Second Assistant Director
Art Chet Laudermilk Assistant Property Master
Camera Frank M. Holgate Aerial Camera
Camera Peter Kuttner Assistant Camera
Camera Bill Young Dolly Grip
Crew Ross Reynolds Pilot
Directing Richard Learman Assistant Director
Crew Bobby Bass Stunts
Crew Steve McQueen Stunts

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