The Pursuit of D.B. Cooper
“Who says you can't take it with you?”
Synopsis
A speculation on the fate of the famous hijacker who parachuted with his ransom and disappeared in the mountains. Has Cooper succeeded in following a meticulous plan to disappear into anonymity despite the best efforts of a dogged cop?
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The Pursuit of D.B. Cooper ≣ 1981 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-12-14
Top Cast
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Robert Duvall
Gruen
Treat Williams
D.B. Cooper
Kathryn Harrold
Hannah
Ed Flanders
Brigadier
Paul Gleason
Remson
R.G. Armstrong
Dempsey
Dorothy Fielding
Denise
Howard K. Smith
Howard K. Smith
Karen Newhouse
Girl Friend in Stream
Nicolas Coster
Avery
Cooper Huckabee
Homer
Christopher Curry
Hippie
Ramon Chavez
El Capitan
Stacy Newton
Cowboy
Pat Ast
Horse Lady
Jack Dunlap
Drinking Buddy
Brad Sergi
Drinking Buddy
Michael Potter
Pilot
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 13, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roger Spottiswoode
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeffrey Alan Fiskin
- Original Score
- James Horner
- Original Title
- The Pursuit of D.B. Cooper
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roger Spottiswoode
Jeffrey Alan Fiskin, J.D. Reed
James Horner
Charles F. Wheeler, Harry Stradling Jr.
Allan Jacobs, Robbe Roberts
Michael Taylor, Don Kranze, Dan Wigutow, William Tennant
Department Leadership Roster
Roger Spottiswoode
Director
Gary Combs
Stunt Coordinator
Charles F. Wheeler
Director of Photography
Michael Taylor
Producer
Harry Stradling Jr.
Director of Photography
Jeffrey Alan Fiskin
Screenplay
Dan Wigutow
Producer
Allan Jacobs
Editor
James Horner
Original Music Composer
Robbe Roberts
Editor
E. Preston Ames
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Pursuit of D.B. Cooper
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What is The Pursuit of D.B. Cooper about?
A speculation on the fate of the famous hijacker who parachuted with his ransom and disappeared in the mountains. Has Cooper succeeded in following a meticulous plan to disappear into anonymity despite the best efforts of a dogged cop?
Who directed The Pursuit of D.B. Cooper?
The Pursuit of D.B. Cooper was directed by Roger Spottiswoode.
Who stars in The Pursuit of D.B. Cooper?
The principal cast of The Pursuit of D.B. Cooper includes Robert Duvall, Treat Williams, Kathryn Harrold, Ed Flanders, Paul Gleason.
When was The Pursuit of D.B. Cooper released and how long is it?
The Pursuit of D.B. Cooper was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Pursuit of D.B. Cooper?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Pursuit of D.B. Cooper was composed by James Horner.
Is The Pursuit of D.B. Cooper based on a book or true story?
The Pursuit of D.B. Cooper is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "J.D. Reed".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Pursuit of D.B. Cooper?
The Pursuit of D.B. Cooper holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).