The Sunchaser
“I drop you. I could care less.”
Synopsis
A young half-Navajo convict dying of cancer forces a yuppie doctor to drive him to a magic healing lake.
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The Sunchaser (1996) Official Trailer - Woody Harrelson, Anne Bancroft Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-08-19
Top Cast
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Woody Harrelson
Dr. Michael Reynolds
Jon Seda
Brandon 'Blue' Monroe
Anne Bancroft
Dr. Renata Baumbauer
Alexandra Tydings
Victoria Reynolds
Matt Mulhern
Dr. Chip Byrnes
Talisa Soto
Navajo Woman
Richard Bauer
Dr. Bradford
Victor Aaron
Webster Skyhorse
Lawrence Pressman
Agent in Charge Collier
Michael O'Neill
Agent Moreland
Harry Carey Jr.
Cashier
Carmen Dell'Orefice
Arabella Reynolds
Brooke Ashley
Calantha Reynolds
Andrea Roth
Head Nurse
Bob Minor
Deputy Lynch
Sal Landi
Deputy #2
Harper Roisman
Mr. Vogel
Kelly Perine
Fellow in Oncology
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 25, 1996
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$31M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$22K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0x
-$31M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Cimino
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Leavitt, Michael Cimino
- Original Score
- Maurice Jarre
- Original Title
- The Sunchaser
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Navajo
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Production Budget
- $31M
- Worldwide Gross
- $22K
- Production Studios
- Regency Enterprises, Appledown Films Inc., Joseph S. Vecchio Entertainment, Vecchia
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Cimino
Charles Leavitt, Michael Cimino
Maurice Jarre
Douglas Milsome, David L. Butler, Francis Grumman
Joe D'Augustine
Joseph S. Vecchio, Joseph M. Caracciolo, Larry Spiegel, Judy Goldstein, Arnon Milchan
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Leavitt
Writer
Michael Cimino
Director
Maurice Jarre
Original Music Composer
Victoria Paul
Production Design
Joseph S. Vecchio
Producer
Douglas Milsome
Director of Photography
Larry Spiegel
Producer
Christine Peters
Costume Design
Judy Goldstein
Producer
Arnon Milchan
Producer
Joe D'Augustine
Editor
Michael Cimino
Producer
William H. Burton Jr.
Stunt Coordinator
Dave Gregory
Visual Effects Supervisor
Michael Cimino
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sunchaser
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Sunchaser about?
A young half-Navajo convict dying of cancer forces a yuppie doctor to drive him to a magic healing lake.
Who directed The Sunchaser?
The Sunchaser was directed by Michael Cimino.
Who stars in The Sunchaser?
The principal cast of The Sunchaser includes Woody Harrelson, Jon Seda, Anne Bancroft, Alexandra Tydings, Matt Mulhern.
When was The Sunchaser released and how long is it?
The Sunchaser was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Sunchaser?
The Sunchaser had a reported production budget of $31M and grossed $22K at the worldwide box office (0 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Sunchaser?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Sunchaser was composed by Maurice Jarre.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Sunchaser?
The Sunchaser holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).