The Hunter
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.
Rating: 5.9 out of 10TMDB(163 votes)
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.
Fun facts
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Filming locations
Filmed in Chicago and Los Angeles
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Setting
Set in Chicago
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Music
Music by Michel Legrand
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Fred Koenekamp
Details
- Director
- Writers
- Ted LeightonScreenplay
- Peter HyamsScreenplay
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- August 1, 1980
- Original language
- English
- Countries
- United States of America
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In the United States
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Cast
Steve McQueenRalph "Papa" Thorson
Eli WallachRitchie Blumenthal
Kathryn HarroldDorothy ("Dotty")
LeVar BurtonTommy Price
Ben JohnsonSheriff John Strong
Richard VenturePete Spota
Tracey WalterRocco Mason
Thomas Rosales Jr.Anthony "Tony" Bernardo
Teddy WilsonWinston Blue
Bill HartSecurity Guard
Dolores RobinsonPrincipal
Marilyn JonesBarmaid
Ralph ThorsonBartender
Wynn IrwinInformer
Robin Reed(performer: "Della sua pace")- Ray BickelLuke Branch
- Bobby BassMatthew Branch
- Karl SchuenemanBillie Joe
- Alex RossChief McCurdy
- Mary Margaret O'HaraChild on Subway (as Margaret O'Hara)
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