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.”
Synopsis
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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The Hunter (1980) Original Trailer [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-12-11
Top Cast
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Steve McQueen
Ralph "Papa" Thorson
Eli Wallach
Ritchie Blumenthal
Kathryn Harrold
Dorothy ("Dotty")
LeVar Burton
Tommy Price
Ben Johnson
Sheriff John Strong
Richard Venture
Pete Spota
Tracey Walter
Rocco Mason
Thomas Rosales Jr.
Anthony "Tony" Bernardo
Teddy Wilson
Winston Blue
Bill Hart
Security Guard
Dolores Robinson
Principal
Marilyn Jones
Barmaid
Ralph Thorson
Bartender
Wynn Irwin
Informer
Robin Reed
(performer: "Della sua pace")
Ray Bickel
Luke Branch
Bobby Bass
Matthew Branch
Karl Schueneman
Billie Joe
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 1, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Buzz Kulik
- Screenplay & Story
- Ted Leighton, Peter Hyams
- Original Score
- Michel Legrand
- Original Title
- The Hunter
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Rastar Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Buzz Kulik
Ted Leighton, Peter Hyams
Michel Legrand
Fred J. Koenekamp
Robert L. Wolfe
Mort Engelberg
Department Leadership Roster
Ted Leighton
Screenplay
Buzz Kulik
Director
Mort Engelberg
Producer
Peter Hyams
Screenplay
Thomas Welsh
Costume Design
Michel Legrand
Original Music Composer
Denita Del Signore
Costume Design
Fred J. Koenekamp
Director of Photography
Ron Hobbs
Production Design
Robert L. Wolfe
Editor
Gary Combs
Stunt Coordinator
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 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hunter
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Hunter about?
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.
Who directed The Hunter?
The Hunter was directed by Buzz Kulik.
Who stars in The Hunter?
The principal cast of The Hunter includes Steve McQueen, Eli Wallach, Kathryn Harrold, LeVar Burton, Ben Johnson.
When was The Hunter released and how long is it?
The Hunter was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for The Hunter?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Hunter was composed by Michel Legrand.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Hunter?
The Hunter holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).