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The Hunter

The Hunter (1980)

August 1, 1980 (US) • Thriller, Action, Comedy • 93m

Overview

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.

Director

Buzz Kulik

Top Billed

Steve McQueen

Keywords

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

Steve McQueen
Steve McQueen

Ralph "Papa" Thorson

Eli Wallach
Eli Wallach

Ritchie Blumenthal

Kathryn Harrold
Kathryn Harrold

Dorothy ("Dotty")

LeVar Burton
LeVar Burton

Tommy Price

Ben Johnson
Ben Johnson

Sheriff John Strong

Richard Venture
Richard Venture

Pete Spota

Tracey Walter
Tracey Walter

Rocco Mason

Thomas Rosales Jr.
Thomas Rosales Jr.

Anthony "Tony" Bernardo

Teddy Wilson
Teddy Wilson

Winston Blue

Bill Hart
Bill Hart

Security Guard

Dolores Robinson
Dolores Robinson

Principal

Marilyn Jones
Marilyn Jones

Barmaid

Ralph Thorson
Ralph Thorson

Bartender

Wynn Irwin
Wynn Irwin

Informer

Robin Reed
Robin Reed

(performer: "Della sua pace")

Ray Bickel
Ray Bickel

Luke Branch

Bobby Bass
Bobby Bass

Matthew Branch

Karl Schueneman
Karl Schueneman

Billie Joe

Alex Ross
Alex Ross

Chief McCurdy

Mary Margaret O'Hara
Mary Margaret O'Hara

Child on Subway (as Margaret O'Hara)

James Spinks
James Spinks

Angry Car Owner

Frank Delfino
Frank Delfino

Poker Player

Zora Margolis
Zora Margolis

La Maze Leader

Poppy Lagos
Poppy Lagos

Mrs. Bernardo

Dea St. La Mount
Dea St. La Mount

Woman Bartender

Lillian Adams
Lillian Adams

Blumenthal's Secretary

Thor Nielsen
Thor Nielsen

Man in Blumenthal's Office

Stan Wojno
Stan Wojno

Intern (as Stan Wojno Jr.)

Jodi Moon
Jodi Moon

Billie Joe's Girlfriend

Kathy Cunningham
Kathy Cunningham

Mother on Subway

Kelly K. Learman
Kelly K. Learman

Student (as Kelly Learman)

Michael D. Roberts
Michael D. Roberts

Poker Player

Kevin Hagen
Kevin Hagen

Poker Player

Luis Ávalos
Luis Ávalos

Poker Player

Frank Arno
Frank Arno

Poker Player

Rick DiAngelo
Rick DiAngelo

Poker Player

Mathilda Calnan
Mathilda Calnan

Hospital Volunteer (as Matilda Calnan)

F. William Parker
F. William Parker

Watch Commander

Nathaniel Taylor
Nathaniel Taylor

Trotter

Morgan Roberts
Morgan Roberts

Garbageman #1

Tony Burton
Tony Burton

Garbageman #2

Frederick Sistaine
Frederick Sistaine

Pimp

Taurean Blacque
Taurean Blacque

Hustler

Patti Clifton
Patti Clifton

Sexy Woman

Jay Scorpio
Jay Scorpio

Man on Balcony

Jeff Viola
Jeff Viola

Young Patrolman

Christopher Keane
Christopher Keane

Mike

Anthony Mannino
Anthony Mannino

Policeman at School

Joella Deffenbaugh
Joella Deffenbaugh

Cashier

William B. Snider
William B. Snider

Policeman

Chris Richmond
Chris Richmond

Bystander

Willie Lee Gaffney
Willie Lee Gaffney

Card Player on Street

Debbie Miller
Debbie Miller

Car Rental Girl

Robert A. Janz
Robert A. Janz

Motorman

D.B. Frick
D.B. Frick

Man in Car (as Dan Frick)

Ramiro Medina
Ramiro Medina

Low Rider

Bill Willens
Bill Willens

Suspect in Jail

Jophery C. Brown
Jophery C. Brown

Train Passenger (uncredited)

Nicolas Coster
Nicolas Coster

Poker Player (uncredited)

Louie Novoa
Louie Novoa

Bystander in Crowd (uncredited)

Stan Rodarte
Stan Rodarte

Man at crime scene (uncredited)

Mark Rodney
Mark Rodney

Man in Crowd (uncredited)

Corin Rogers
Corin Rogers

Passenger on 'L' (uncredited)

Al Ruscio
Al Ruscio

Mr. Bernardo (uncredited)

David Spielberg
David Spielberg

Sgt. Werblo (uncredited)

Richard Wakasa
Richard Wakasa

Onlooker (uncredited)

Crew
Buzz Kulik
Buzz Kulik

Director

Mort Engelberg
Mort Engelberg

Producer

Peter Hyams
Peter Hyams

Screenplay

Ted Leighton
Ted Leighton

Screenplay

Jennifer Shull
Jennifer Shull

Casting

Ron Hobbs
Ron Hobbs

Production Design

Michel Legrand
Michel Legrand

Original Music Composer

Fred J. Koenekamp
Fred J. Koenekamp

Director of Photography

Robert L. Wolfe
Robert L. Wolfe

Editor

Doris Grau
Doris Grau

Script Supervisor

Denita Del Signore
Denita Del Signore

Costume Design

Thomas Welsh
Thomas Welsh

Costume Design

Steve McQueen
Steve McQueen

Stunts

Ross Reynolds
Ross Reynolds

Pilot

Al Legget
Al Legget

Property Master

Jeff Bushelman
Jeff Bushelman

Supervising Sound Editor

Richard Learman
Richard Learman

Assistant Director

Bob Dahlin
Bob Dahlin

Second Assistant Director

Carol Ann Jackson
Carol Ann Jackson

Assistant Editor

Rick Simpson
Rick Simpson

Set Decoration

Mike Higelmire
Mike Higelmire

Leadman

Loren Janes
Loren Janes

Stunt Double

Dave Friedman
Dave Friedman

Still Photographer

Chris Squires
Chris Squires

Second Assistant Camera

James Pergola
James Pergola

Camera Operator

Gene Stout
Gene Stout

Gaffer

John M. Elliott Jr.
John M. Elliott Jr.

Makeup Artist

Cal DiValerio
Cal DiValerio

Construction Coordinator

Vern Poore
Vern Poore

Sound Re-Recording Mixer

Jophery C. Brown
Jophery C. Brown

Stunts

Andy MacDonald
Andy MacDonald

Sound Re-Recording Mixer

Bren Plaistowe
Bren Plaistowe

Hairstylist

Chet Laudermilk
Chet Laudermilk

Assistant Property Master

Rick Alexander
Rick Alexander

Sound Re-Recording Mixer

Bobby Bass
Bobby Bass

Stunts

Janet Brady
Janet Brady

Stunts

Frank M. Holgate
Frank M. Holgate

Aerial Camera

Ronald Long
Ronald Long

Boom Operator

Al Overton Jr.
Al Overton Jr.

Sound Mixer

Gary Combs
Gary Combs

Stunt Coordinator

Edward Morey III
Edward Morey III

Camera Operator

Art Sarno
Art Sarno

Unit Publicist

George Gaines
George Gaines

Set Decoration

Peter Kuttner
Peter Kuttner

Assistant Camera

James E. Tocci
James E. Tocci

Set Designer

Bill Young
Bill Young

Dolly Grip

Ray Bickel
Ray Bickel

Stunts

William J. O'Sullivan
William J. O'Sullivan

Production Manager

Thomas Rosales Jr.
Thomas Rosales Jr.

Stunts



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Status

Released

Original Language

EN

Budget

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Revenue

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