Blood of the Hunter
“In the farthest reaches of the wilderness you can't hide from a madman's obsession”
Synopsis
In this period thriller set near the turn of the century, Jan Thoreau is a Canadian trapper who lives with his wife Marie in a small community in the wilderness not far from Hudson Bay. Blake is a disturbed drifter who has murdered a man and has found a way to frame Jan for his crime. Jan is out tending to his traps when an Indian friend with psychic talents tells him Marie is in grave danger. Jan hurries back, but he has no idea just how serious matters are until he arrives home -- Jan is wanted by the law for a crime he didn't commit, while Blake is hiding out in his home, and has taken Marie hostage.
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Michael Biehn
Philip Thorton / Blake
Alexandra Vandernoot
Marie Thoreau
Vincent Cassel
Pastamoo
Gabriel Arcand
Yan Thoreau
François-Eric Gendron
Jean de Gravois
Edward Meeks
Fitzgerald
Joseph Rezwin
Auctioneer
Edwin Gerard
Malone
Maïté Nahyr
Widow Breault
Olivier Siou
Tommy
Raine Pare-Coull
Kereesin
Angie-Pepper O'Bomsawin
Young Indian
Pascal Guégan
Corporal Blake
Guy Di Rigo
Gold Hunter
André Cagnard
François Breault
Marco Bacon
Indian Chief
Pierre Laplace
John Cummins
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 25, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gilles Carle
- Screenplay & Story
- Gilles Carle
- Original Score
- Jean Delorme
- Original Title
- Blood of the Hunter
- Country of Origin
- Canada, France
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gilles Carle
Gilles Carle, James Oliver Curwood
Jean Delorme
Jean-Claude Aumont
Department Leadership Roster
Gilles Carle
Director
Gilles Carle
Screenplay
Jean Delorme
Original Music Composer
Jean-Claude Aumont
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Blood of the Hunter
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Blood of the Hunter about?
In this period thriller set near the turn of the century, Jan Thoreau is a Canadian trapper who lives with his wife Marie in a small community in the wilderness not far from Hudson Bay. Blake is a disturbed drifter who has murdered a man and has found a way to frame Jan for his crime. Jan is out tending to his traps when an Indian friend with psychic talents tells him Marie is in grave danger. Jan hurries back, but he has no idea just how serious matters are until he arrives home -- Jan is wanted by the law for a crime he didn't commit, while Blake is hiding out in his home, and has taken Marie hostage.
Who directed Blood of the Hunter?
Blood of the Hunter was directed by Gilles Carle.
Who stars in Blood of the Hunter?
The principal cast of Blood of the Hunter includes Michael Biehn, Alexandra Vandernoot, Vincent Cassel, Gabriel Arcand, François-Eric Gendron.
When was Blood of the Hunter released and how long is it?
Blood of the Hunter was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Blood of the Hunter?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Blood of the Hunter was composed by Jean Delorme.
Is Blood of the Hunter based on a book or true story?
Blood of the Hunter is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "James Oliver Curwood".