The Hunter
Brief Synopsis
During his long career, bounty hunter Ralph "Papa" Thorson has caught over 5,000 criminals. While he is working on apprehending fugitives in Illinois, Texas and Nebraska, he himself is being hunted by a psychotic killer.
Cast & Crew
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Buzz Kulik
Director
Steve McQueen
Eli Wallach
Kathryn Harrold
Levar Burton
Ben Johnson
Film Details
Also Known As
Hunter
MPAA Rating
Genre
Action
Adventure
Biography
Drama
Release Date
1980
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 57m
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.
Director
Buzz Kulik
Director
Cast
Steve McQueen
Eli Wallach
Kathryn Harrold
Levar Burton
Ben Johnson
Richard Venture
Tracey Walter
Pamela Hicks
Performer
Michael D Roberts
William B Snider
Wynn Irwin
Kelly Learman
Frank Arno
Kathy Cunningham
Taurean Blacque
Christopher Keane
Ric Deangelo
Dolores Robinson
Bobby Bass
Jodi Moon
Karl Schueneman
Marilyn Jones
Poppy Lagos
Zora Margolis
Joella Deffenbaugh
Willie Lee Gaffney
Frederick Sistaine
Jeff Viola
Anthony Mannino
Bill Willens
Debbie Miller
Nathaniel Taylor
Theodore Wilson
Bill Hart
Kevin Hagen
Morgan Roberts
Dan Frick
Ray Bickel
Chris Richmond
Robin Reed
Performer
Patti Clifton
Luis Avalos
Tony Burton
Lillian Adams
Murray Rubin
Alex Ross
Thor Nielsen
Dea St Lamont
Stan Wojno
F William Parker
Margaret O'hara
Frank Delfino
Ramiro Medina
Robert A Janz
Jay Scorpio
Thomas Rosales Jr.
Ralph Thorson
Matilda Calnan
James Spinks
Crew
Dick Alexander
Sound
Bobby Bass
Stunts
Ray Bickel
Stunts
Janet Brady
Stunts
Jophery Brown
Stunts
Frank Bueno
Assistant Director
Jeff Bushelman
Sound Editor
Allison Caine
Advisor
Gary Combs
Stunt Coordinator
Phil Cory
Special Effects
Bob Dahlin
Assistant Director
Denita Del Signore
Costumes
Susie Elins
Production Assistant
Mort Engelberg
Producer
David Friedman
Photography
George Gaines
Set Decorator
Doris Grau
Script Supervisor
Bob Heinlein
Technical Advisor
Ron Hobbs
Production Designer
Frank Holgate
Photography
Peter Hyams
Screenplay
Carol Ann Jackson
Assistant Editor
Loren Janes
Stunts
Bob Janz
Technical Advisor
Pat E Johnson
Stunts
Christopher Keane
Book As Source Material
Fred J. Koenekamp
Director Of Photography
Richard Learman
Assistant Director
Al Legget
Props
Michel Legrand
Music
Ted Leighton
Screenplay
Andrew Macdonald
Sound
Chad Mcqueen
Production Assistant
Edward Morey
Camera Operator
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Music
John Murray
Key Grip
William J. O'sullivan
Production Manager
Al Overton Jr.
Sound
Paul Pav
Location Manager
Bren Plaistowe
Hair
Vern Poore
Sound
Ross Reynolds
Helicopter Pilot
Matt Robinson
Production Assistant
Thomas Rosales Jr.
Stunts
Gioacchino Antonio Rossini
Music
Jennifer Shull
Casting
Rick Simpson
Set Decorator
Ralph Thorson
Technical Advisor
James E Tocci
Set Designer
Giuseppe Verdi
Music
Tommy Welsh
Costumes
Robert L Wolfe
Editor
Film Details
Also Known As
Hunter
MPAA Rating
Genre
Action
Adventure
Biography
Drama
Release Date
1980
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 57m
Quotes
Trivia
Miscellaneous Notes
Released in United States Summer August 1980
Steve McQueen's final film appearance.
Released in United States Summer August 1980
