The Hunter (1980) - film review

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The Hunter is an American thriller film first released in 1980, directed by Buzz Kulik. The film is based on a novel by Ralph Thorson and stars Steve McQueen, Eli Wallach, Kathryn Harrold, LeVar Burton and Ben Johnson. Our overall rating for this film is: good.

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Credits

Director: Buzz Kulik
Script: Christopher Keane, Ralph Thorson (novel), Ted Leighton, Peter Hyams, John Rester Zodrow
Photo: Fred J. Koenekamp
Music: Michel Legrand
Cast: Steve McQueen (Ralph ’Papa’ Thorson), Eli Wallach (Ritchie Blumenthal), Kathryn Harrold (Dotty), LeVar Burton (Tommy Price), Ben Johnson (Sheriff Strong), Richard Venture (Spota), Tracey Walter (Rocco Mason), Thomas Rosales Jr. (Bernardo), Teddy Wilson (Winston Blue), Ray Bickel (Luke Branch), Bobby Bass (Matthew Branch), Karl Schueneman (Billie Joe), Margaret Mary O’Hara (Child on Subway), James Spinks (Angry Car Owner), Frank Delfino (Poker Player), Zora Margolis (La Maze Leader), Poppy Lagos (Mrs. Bernardo), Dea St. La Mount (Woman Bartender), Lillian Adams (Blumenthal’s Secretary), Thor Nielsen (Man in Blumenthal’s Office), Stan Wojno (Intern), Jodi Moon (Billie Joe’s Girlfriend), Kathy Cunningham (Mother on Subway), Kelly K. Learman (Student), Michael D. Roberts (Poker Player), Kevin Hagen (Poker Player), Luis Avalos (Poker Player), Wynn Irwin (Informer), Frank Arno (Poker Player), Rick DiAngelo (Poker Player), Ralph Thorson (Bartender), Mathilda Calnan (Hospital Volunteer), F. William Parker (Watch Commander), Nathaniel Taylor (Trotter), Tony Burton (Garbageman #2), Morgan Roberts (Garbageman #1), Frederick Sistaine (Pimp), Taurean Blacque (Hustler), Alex Ross (Clief McCurdy), Patti Clifton (Sexy Woman), Jay Scorpio (Man on Balcony), Jeff Viola (Young Patrolman), Christopher Keane (Mike), Dolores Robinson (Principal), Anthony Mannino (Policeman at School), Joella Deffenbaugh (Cashier), Marilyn Jones (Barmaid), William B. Snider (Policeman), Chris Richmond (Bystander), Willie Lee Gaffney (Card Player on Street), Debbie Miller (Car Rental Girl), Robert A. Janz (Motorman), Dan Frick (Man in Car), Ramiro Medina (Low Rider), Bill Hart (Security Guard), Bill Willens (Suspect in Jail), Nicolas Coster (Poker player), Corin Rogers (Passenger on ’L’), Al Ruscio (Mr. Bernardo)
Country: USA
Language: English
Runtime: 97 min

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