Thriller ·Action ·Comedy · United States of America · 1980 · 1h 33m

The Hunter

Director

Cast

Steve McQueen as Ralph "Papa" Thorson Eli Wallach as Ritchie Blumenthal Kathryn Harrold as Dorothy ("Dotty") LeVar Burton as Tommy Price Ben Johnson as Sheriff John Strong Richard Venture as Pete Spota

Crew

Fred J. Koenekamp — Director of Photography Robert L. Wolfe — Editor Michel Legrand — Original Music Composer Ted Leighton — Screenplay Peter Hyams — Screenplay Mort Engelberg — Producer

Tagline

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.

Trailer

Official Trailer youtube.com

Mood & Themes

bounty hunter based on novel or book stalker ex-cop stalking gunfight los angeles, california agent action hero manhunt

Key Collaborators

Buzz Kulik Director Fred J. Koenekamp Director of Photography Robert L. Wolfe Editor Michel Legrand Original Music Composer Ted Leighton Screenplay Peter Hyams Screenplay Mort Engelberg Producer Ron Hobbs Production Design Thomas Welsh Costume Design Denita Del Signore Costume Design

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