The Hunter
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 | 93m | English
Popularity: 2 (history)
| Director: | Buzz Kulik |
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| Writer: | Peter Hyams, Ted Leighton |
| Staring: |
| 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. | |
| Release Date: | Aug 01, 1980 |
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| Director: | Buzz Kulik |
| Writer: | Peter Hyams, Ted Leighton |
| Genres: | Comedy, Action, Thriller |
| Keywords | bounty hunter, based on novel or book, stalker, ex-cop, stalking, gunfight, los angeles, california, agent, action hero, manhunt |
| Production Companies | Paramount Pictures, Rastar Productions |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $0
Budget: $0 |
| Updates |
Updated: Jul 30, 2025 Entered: Apr 13, 2024 |
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| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| 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) |
| 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 (as Stan Wojno Jr.) |
| Jodi Moon | Billie Joe's Girlfriend |
| Kathy Cunningham | Mother on Subway |
| Kelly K. Learman | Student (as Kelly Learman) |
| Michael D. Roberts | Poker Player |
| Kevin Hagen | Poker Player |
| Luis Ávalos | Poker Player |
| Frank Arno | Poker Player |
| Rick DiAngelo | Poker Player |
| Mathilda Calnan | Hospital Volunteer (as Matilda Calnan) |
| F. William Parker | Watch Commander |
| Nathaniel Taylor | Trotter |
| Morgan Roberts | Garbageman #1 |
| Tony Burton | Garbageman #2 |
| Frederick Sistaine | Pimp |
| Taurean Blacque | Hustler |
| Alex Ross | Chief McCurdy |
| Patti Clifton | Sexy Woman |
| Jay Scorpio | Man on Balcony |
| Jeff Viola | Young Patrolman |
| Christopher Keane | Mike |
| Anthony Mannino | Policeman at School |
| Joella Deffenbaugh | Cashier |
| William B. Snider | Policeman |
| Chris Richmond | Bystander |
| Willie Lee Gaffney | Card Player on Street |
| Debbie Miller | Car Rental Girl |
| Robert A. Janz | Motorman |
| D.B. Frick | Man in Car (as Dan Frick) |
| Ramiro Medina | Low Rider |
| Bill Willens | Suspect in Jail |
| Jophery C. Brown | Train Passenger (uncredited) |
| Nicolas Coster | Poker Player (uncredited) |
| Louie Novoa | Bystander in Crowd (uncredited) |
| Stan Rodarte | Man at crime scene (uncredited) |
| Mark Rodney | Man in Crowd (uncredited) |
| Corin Rogers | Passenger on 'L' (uncredited) |
| Al Ruscio | Mr. Bernardo (uncredited) |
| David Spielberg | Sgt. Werblo (uncredited) |
| Richard Wakasa | Onlooker (uncredited) |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| Peter Hyams | Screenplay |
| Buzz Kulik | Director |
| Michel Legrand | Original Music Composer |
| Fred J. Koenekamp | Director of Photography |
| Doris Grau | Script Supervisor |
| Jophery C. Brown | Stunts |
| Gary Combs | Stunt Coordinator |
| Thomas Rosales Jr. | Stunts |
| Loren Janes | Stunt Double |
| Steve McQueen | Stunts |
| Ted Leighton | Screenplay |
| Robert L. Wolfe | Editor |
| Ron Hobbs | Production Design |
| Jennifer Shull | Casting |
| Denita Del Signore | Costume Design |
| Thomas Welsh | Costume Design |
| Ross Reynolds | Pilot |
| George Gaines | Set Decoration |
| Rick Simpson | Set Decoration |
| John M. Elliott Jr. | Makeup Artist |
| Bren Plaistowe | Hairstylist |
| William J. O'Sullivan | Production Manager |
| Bob Dahlin | Second Assistant Director |
| Richard Learman | Assistant Director |
| Cal DiValerio | Construction Coordinator |
| Mike Higelmire | Leadman |
| Chet Laudermilk | Assistant Property Master |
| Al Legget | Property Master |
| James E. Tocci | Set Designer |
| Rick Alexander | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| Jeff Bushelman | Supervising Sound Editor |
| Ronald Long | Boom Operator |
| Andy MacDonald | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| Al Overton Jr. | Sound Mixer |
| Vern Poore | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| Bobby Bass | Stunts |
| Ray Bickel | Stunts |
| Janet Brady | Stunts |
| Dave Friedman | Still Photographer |
| Carol Ann Jackson | Assistant Editor |
| Frank M. Holgate | Aerial Camera |
| Peter Kuttner | Assistant Camera |
| Edward Morey III | Camera Operator |
| James Pergola | Camera Operator |
| Chris Squires | Second Assistant Camera |
| Gene Stout | Gaffer |
| Bill Young | Dolly Grip |
| Art Sarno | Unit Publicist |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Mort Engelberg | Producer |
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Popularity History
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| 2024 | 4 | 18 | 35 | 9 |
| 2024 | 5 | 17 | 22 | 12 |
| 2024 | 6 | 18 | 47 | 8 |
| 2024 | 7 | 16 | 21 | 11 |
| 2024 | 8 | 13 | 26 | 7 |
| 2024 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 6 |
| 2024 | 10 | 9 | 16 | 6 |
| 2024 | 11 | 9 | 14 | 6 |
| 2024 | 12 | 10 | 20 | 5 |
| 2025 | 1 | 12 | 27 | 7 |
| 2025 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 3 |
| 2025 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 1 |
| 2025 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| 2025 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| 2025 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
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