The Hunter (1980)
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- PG
- 1h 37min
- Action, Biography
- 01 Aug 1980 (USA)
- Movie
Bounty hunter Ralph "Papa" Thorson is receiving death threats from a criminal he helped put away. This while his girlfriend is about to give birth, an event he isn't looking forward to.
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Cast verified as complete
| Steve McQueen | ... |
Papa Thorson
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| Eli Wallach | ... |
Ritchie Blumenthal
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| Kathryn Harrold | ... |
Dotty
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| LeVar Burton | ... |
Tommy Price
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| Ben Johnson | ... |
Sheriff Strong
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| Richard Venture | ... |
Spota
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| Tracey Walter | ... |
Rocco Mason
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| Thomas Rosales Jr. | ... |
Bernardo
(as Tom Rosales)
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| Teddy Wilson | ... |
Winston Blue
(as Theodore Wilson)
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Ray Bickel | ... |
Luke Branch
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| Bobby Bass | ... |
Matthew Branch
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Karl Schueneman | ... |
Billie Joe
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Margaret Mary O'Hara | ... |
Child on Subway
(as Margaret O'Hara)
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| James Spinks | ... |
Angry Car Owner
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Frank Delfino | ... |
Poker Player
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Zora Margolis | ... |
La Maze Leader
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Poppy Lagos | ... |
Mrs. Bernardo
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Dea St. Lamont | ... |
Woman Bartender
(as Dea St. La Mount)
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| Lillian Adams | ... |
Blumenthal's Secretary
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Thor Nielsen | ... |
Man in Blumenthal's Office
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Stan Wojno | ... |
Intern
(as Stan Wojno Jr.)
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Jodi Moon | ... |
Billie Joe's Girlfriend
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Kathy Cunningham | ... |
Mother on Subway
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| Kelly K. Learman | ... |
Student
(as Kelly Learman)
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| Michael D. Roberts | ... |
Poker Player
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| Kevin Hagen | ... |
Poker Player
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| Luis Avalos | ... |
Poker Player
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| Wynn Irwin | ... |
Informer
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Frank Arno | ... |
Poker Player
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Rick DiAngelo | ... |
Poker Player
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Ralph Thorson | ... |
Bartender
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Mathilda Calnan | ... |
Hospital Volunteer
(as Matilda Calnan)
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| F. William Parker | ... |
Watch Commander
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| Nathaniel Taylor | ... |
Trotter
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| Tony Burton | ... |
Garbageman #2
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Morgan Roberts | ... |
Garbageman #1
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Frederick Sistaine | ... |
Pimp
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| Taurean Blacque | ... |
Hustler
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Alex Ross | ... |
Chief McCurdy
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Patti Clifton | ... |
Sexy Woman
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Jay Scorpio | ... |
Man on Balcony
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Jeff Viola | ... |
Young Patrolman
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Christopher Keane | ... |
Mike
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Dolores Robinson | ... |
Principal
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Anthony Mannino | ... |
Policeman at School
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Joella Deffenbaugh | ... |
Cashier
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Marilyn Jones | ... |
Barmaid
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| Bill Snider | ... |
Policeman
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| Chris Richmond | ... |
Bystander
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Willie Lee Gaffney | ... |
Card Player on Street
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Debbie Miller | ... |
Car Rental Girl
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Robert A. Janz | ... |
Motorman
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| D.B. Frick | ... |
Man in Car
(as Dan Frick)
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Ramiro Medina | ... |
Low Rider
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| Bill Hart | ... |
Security Guard
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Bill Willens | ... |
Suspect in Jail
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Bill Baker | ... |
Bystander (uncredited)
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| Jophery C. Brown | ... |
Train Passenger (uncredited)
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| Nicolas Coster | ... |
Poker Player (uncredited)
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Louie Novoa | ... |
Bystander in Crowd (uncredited)
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| Stan Rodarte | ... |
Man at crime scene (uncredited)
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| Mark Rodney | ... |
Man in Crowd (uncredited)
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Corin Rogers | ... |
Passenger on 'L' (uncredited)
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| Al Ruscio | ... |
Mr. Bernardo (uncredited)
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| David Spielberg | ... |
Sgt. Werblo (uncredited)
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Richard Wakasa | ... |
Onlooker (uncredited)
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Bob Yanez | ... |
Bystander in Crowd (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Buzz Kulik | ||
Written by
| Ted Leighton | ... | (screenplay) and |
| Peter Hyams | ... | (screenplay) |
| Christopher Keane | ... | (book) (uncredited) |
| Ralph Thorson | ... | (book) (uncredited) |
| John Rester Zodrow | ... | () (uncredited) |
Produced by
| Mort Engelberg | ... | producer |
Music by
| Michel Legrand | ||
Cinematography by
| Fred J. Koenekamp | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Robert L. Wolfe | ... | (as Robert Wolfe) |
Editorial Department
| Clayton Collins | ... | apprentice editor |
| Carol Ann Jackson | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Jennifer Shull | ||
Production Design by
| Ron Hobbs | ||
Set Decoration by
| George Gaines | ||
| Rick Simpson | ||
Costume Design by
| Denita Del Signore | ... | (costumes: women) |
| Thomas Welsh | ... | (costumes: men) |
Makeup Department
| John M. Elliott Jr. | ... | makeup artist (as John Elliott) |
| Bren Plaistowe | ... | hair stylist |
Production Management
| William J. O'Sullivan | ... | production manager (as William O'Sullivan) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Frank Bueno | ... | additional second assistant director |
| Bob Dahlin | ... | second assistant director (as Robert Dahlin) |
| Richard Learman | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Cal DiValerio | ... | construction coordinator (as Cal Di Valerio) |
| Mike Higelmire | ... | lead man |
| Chet Laudermilk | ... | assistant property master |
| Al Legget | ... | property master |
| James E. Tocci | ... | set designer (as Jim Tocci) |
| Robby Vandermark | ... | standby painter |
| Joseph G. Pacelli Jr. | ... | set designer (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Rick Alexander | ... | re-recording mixer (as Dick Alexander) |
| Jeff Bushelman | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Ronald Long | ... | boom operator (as Ron Long) |
| Andy MacDonald | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Al Overton Jr. | ... | sound mixer |
| Vern Poore | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Eric Rochin | ... | cable person |
| Ian MacGregor-Scott | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
| Dan O'Connell | ... | foley artist (uncredited) |
| Pat Somerset | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Phil Cory | ... | special effects |
Stunts
| Bobby Bass | ... | stunts |
| Ray Bickel | ... | stunts |
| Janet Brady | ... | stunts |
| Jophery C. Brown | ... | stunts (as Jophery Brown) |
| Gary Combs | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Loren Janes | ... | stunts |
| Pat E. Johnson | ... | stunts (as Pat Johnson) |
| Thomas Rosales Jr. | ... | stunts (as Tommy Rosales) |
| Loren Janes | ... | stunt double: Steve McQueen (uncredited) |
| Steve McQueen | ... | stunt performer (uncredited) |
| Bruce Pobanz | ... | stunt performer (uncredited) / stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Richard Barth | ... | first assistant camera (as Dick Barth) |
| Roger Blauvelt | ... | best boy (as Roger E. Blauvelt) |
| Dave Friedman | ... | still photographer (as David Friedman) |
| Frank M. Holgate | ... | aerial camera operator (as Frank Holgate) |
| Peter Kuttner | ... | assistant camera |
| Bo Miller | ... | second grip |
| Edward Morey III | ... | camera operator (as Ed Morey) |
| John Murray | ... | key grip |
| Lawrence E. Peets | ... | best boy |
| James Pergola | ... | camera operator |
| Chris Squires | ... | second assistant camera (as Chris Squire) |
| Gene Stout | ... | gaffer |
| Bill Young | ... | dolly grip |
| Norman Lang | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
| Ann Lukacs | ... | second assistant camera (uncredited) |
| Dean Williams | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Denita Del Signore | ... | costumer: women |
| Bob E. Horn | ... | set costumer |
| Thomas Welsh | ... | costumer: men (as Tommy Welsh) |
Location Management
| Paul Pav | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Allison Caine | ... | vocal effects advisor |
| Erma E. Levin | ... | music editor (as Erma Levin) |
| George Doering | ... | musician (uncredited) |
| Malcolm McNab | ... | musician: trumpet (uncredited) |
| Ethmer Roten | ... | musician (uncredited) |
| Louise Di Tullio | ... | musician: flute (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Doris Grau | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Terry Collis | ... | transportation captain |
| Ken Peterson | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Robert Wallace | ... | driver (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Susie Elkins | ... | production assistant |
| Bob Heinlein | ... | technical advisor: Chicago Transit Authority |
| Robert A. Janz | ... | technical advisor: Chicago Transit Authority (as Bob Janz) |
| Art 'Klondike' Jones | ... | craft service |
| Janice Lisalda | ... | production secretary |
| Patt McCurdy | ... | assistant: Mr. Kulik |
| Chad McQueen | ... | production assistant |
| Forrest Painter | ... | first aid |
| Ross Reynolds | ... | helicopter pilot |
| Matt Robinson | ... | production assistant |
| Eric Rochin | ... | technician |
| Art Sarno | ... | unit publicist |
| Stewart Satterfield | ... | car carrier |
| Jette Sorensen | ... | auditor |
| Lolly Stevenson | ... | assistant: Mr. Engelberg |
| Ralph Thorson | ... | technical advisor |
| Forrest Painter | ... | assistant production accountant (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Margaret Booth | ... | thanks |
| Jane Byrne | ... | thanks: City of Chicago (as Mayor Jane Byrne) |
| Dominick Frigo | ... | thanks (as Lt. Dominick Frigo) |
| Maury Lazarus | ... | thanks (as Dr. Maury Lazarus) |
| Marvin Mandel | ... | thanks (as Officer Marvin Mandel) |
| Bill Marks | ... | thanks (as Sgt. Bill Marks) |
| Lucy Salenger | ... | thanks |
| James R. Thompson | ... | thanks (as Governor James R. Thompson) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Paramount Pictures (1980) (United States) (theatrical)
- Cinema International Corporation (CIC) (1980) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Cinema International Corporation (CIC) (1980) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Cinema International Corporation (CIC) (1980) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Cinema International Corporation (CIC) (1981) (France) (theatrical)
- Cinema International Corporation (CIC) (1980) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (1980) (United States) (VHS) (pan and scan)
- Cinema International Corporation (CIC) (1981) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Cinema International Corporation (CIC) (1981) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Filmes Lusomundo (1981) (Portugal) (theatrical)
- CIC Video (1982) (France) (VHS) (dubbed version)
- CBS (1983) (United States) (tv)
- CIC Video (West Germany) (VHS)
- TF1 (1992) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- TF1 (1994) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2001) (United States) (DVD)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2002) (Germany) (DVD)
- Paramount Channel (2020) (France) (tv)
- Paramount Channel (2023) (France) (tv)
- RTL-TV (1984) (Luxembourg) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Burbank Editorial Service Inc. (sound editing)
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (this picture made under the jurisdiction of)
- Metrocolor (color by)
- Pacific Title (titles)
- Panavision (lenses and panaflex camera by)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
In order to track down bail jumpers, Ralph 'Papa' Thorson goes on a series of routine and not-so-routine searches. Sometimes he takes down his quarry easily. At other times, he's forced to extreme measures which result in the injury or death of a lawbreaker. And then again, there are other moments when his own life is on the line. It's all enough to make Thorson question what he has done with his life. Written by Alfred Jingle |
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| Taglines | 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. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $8,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Steve McQueen was diagnosed with cancer the month after filming had ended. He first began to suspect his condition in the autumn of 1979, while he was shooting scenes for this film on location in Chicago. See more » |
| Goofs | When Papa goes to pick up the Branch Brothers, he gets surprised by a bundle of dynamite with a lit fuse tossed at his feet. As he runs away in slow motion, the dynamite explodes behind him, throwing him into the air and his feet out in front of him as he lands on his back. A second later, grass lands in his face from the explosion behind him, but it comes clearly from the front as if thrown by a crew member. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Steve McQueen: Man on the Edge (1989). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Sempre Libera See more » |
| Quotes |
Ralph 'Papa' Thorson:
I'm getting too old for this shit. See more » |