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The Hunter (1980)

PG · 1980-08-01 · 1h 33m · EN
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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.

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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Buzz KulikDirector

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Steve McQueenSteve McQueenRalph "Papa" ThorsonEli WallachEli WallachRitchie BlumenthalKathryn HarroldKathryn HarroldDorothy ("Dotty")LeVar BurtonLeVar BurtonTommy PriceBen JohnsonBen JohnsonSheriff John StrongRichard VentureRichard VenturePete SpotaTracey WalterTracey WalterRocco MasonThomas Rosales Jr.Thomas Rosales Jr.Anthony "Tony" BernardoTeddy WilsonTeddy WilsonWinston BlueBill HartBill HartSecurity GuardDolores RobinsonDolores RobinsonPrincipalMarilyn JonesMarilyn JonesBarmaid

Keywords

Based on novel or bookAction heroAgentManhuntBounty hunterEx-copLos angeles, californiaStalkerStalkingGunfight

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Genre affinityAction · Comedy · ThrillerTheme affinityBased On Novel Or Book · Action Hero · AgentDialogue densityComedyPacingActionDirector preference294384Actor preference186580 · 91670 · 163302

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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.

How long is The Hunter?

The Hunter has a runtime of 93 minutes.

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