The Hunter
PG“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.”
1980·93 min·Released
Studio: Paramount Pictures, Rastar Productions
5.9TMDb
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Theatrical Aug 1, 1980
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USA · English · Kids
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.
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Crew
DirectorBuzz Kulik
WriterTed Leighton, Peter Hyams
Cast
Steve McQueen
Ralph "Papa" Thorson
Eli Wallach
Ritchie Blumenthal
Kathryn Harrold
Dorothy ("Dotty")
LeVar Burton
Tommy Price
Ben Johnson
Sheriff John Strong
Richard Venture
Pete Spota
Tracey Walter
Rocco Mason
Thomas Rosales Jr.
Anthony "Tony" Bernardo
Teddy Wilson
Winston Blue
Bill Hart
Security Guard
Dolores Robinson
Principal
Marilyn Jones
Barmaid
Ralph Thorson
Bartender
Wynn Irwin
Informer
Robin Reed
(performer: "Della sua pace")
Ray Bickel
Luke Branch
Bobby Bass
Matthew Branch
Karl Schueneman
Billie Joe
Alex Ross
Chief McCurdy
Mary Margaret O'Hara
Child on Subway (as Margaret O'Hara)
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Keywords
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Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 3, 2026