The Hunter (1980)
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55% of critics liked it
(11 reviews) -
52% of users liked it
(3,232 ratings)
Steve McQueen's last film concerns a modern day bounty hunter who searches for bail jumpers. Based on real life bounty hunter Ralph "Papa" Thorson, the film details his exciting life, traveling from one city to another, trying to track down fugitives and continually risking his life in… More Steve McQueen's last film concerns a modern day bounty hunter who searches for bail jumpers. Based on real life bounty hunter Ralph "Papa" Thorson, the film details his exciting life, traveling from one city to another, trying to track down fugitives and continually risking his life in the process. Buzz Kulik directed the confusing mish-mash that, nevertheless, features stunt work that anticipates the Lethal Weapon series. ~ Paul Brenner, Rovi
- Directed By
- Buzz Kulik
- Written By
- Christopher Keane, Ted Leighton, Peter Hyams
- Genres
- Drama, Action & Adventure, Television, Mystery & Suspense
PG,
- In Theaters
- Oct 1, 1980 Wide
- Studio
- Paramount Home Video
Critic Reviews
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Cole Smithey, ColeSmithey.com
Memorable.
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Jeffrey M. Anderson, Combustible Celluloid
For some reason, director Buzz Kulik attempts to slow the pace of the film down to match McQueen's dazed shuffling.
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Chuck O'Leary, Fantastica Daily
Some great stuntwork highlights Steve McQueen's final film.
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Cast
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Steve McQueen
as Ralph "Papa" Thorson
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Eli Wallach
as Ritchie Blumenthal
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Kathryn Harrold
as Dotty
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LeVar Burton
as Tommy Price
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Ben Johnson
as Sheriff Strong
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Richard Venture
as Spota
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Tracey Walter
as Rocco Mason
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Tom Rosales
as Bernardo
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Theodore Wilson
as Winston Blue
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Ray Bickel
as Luke Branch
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Bobby Bass
as Matthew Branch
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Karl Schueneman
as Billie Joe
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Lillian Adams
as Blumenthal's Secretary
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Luis Avalos
as Poker Player
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Taurean Blacque
as Hustler
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Tony Burton
as Garbageman #2
- Broderick Crawford
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Frank Delfino
as Poker Player
- Linda Evans
- Peter Graves
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Kevin Hagen
as Poker Player
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Wynn Irwin
as Informer
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Poppy Lagos
as Mrs. Bernardo
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Anthony Mannino
as Policeman at School
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Margaret Mary O'Hara
as Child on Subway
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F. William Parker
as Watch Commander
- Jo Ann Pflug
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Michael D. Roberts
as Poker Player
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Morgan Roberts
as Garbageman #1
- Murray Rubin
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Jay Scorpio
as Man on Balcony
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James Spinks
as Angry Car Owner
- Clint Walker
- James Franciscus
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Bill Hart
as Security Guard
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Marilyn Jones
as Barmaid
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Nathaniel Taylor
as Trotter
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Patti Clifton
as Sexy Woman
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Alex Ross Perry
as Clief McCurdy
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Matilda Calnan
as Hospital Volunteer
- Teddy Wilson
- Thomas Rosales Jr.
