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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. - The Hunter
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Title: The Hunter

Release Date: 1 Aug 1980

Runtime: 1h 33m

Genre: Thriller, Action, Comedy

Director: Paramount Pictures, Rastar Productions

Production Companies: Paramount Pictures, Rastar Productions

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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Ratings

Average Vote: 5.9 (137 votes)

Cast

  • Ralph "Papa" Thorson: Steve McQueen
  • Ritchie Blumenthal: Eli Wallach
  • Dorothy ("Dotty"): Kathryn Harrold
  • Tommy Price: LeVar Burton
  • Sheriff John Strong: Ben Johnson
  • Pete Spota: Richard Venture
  • Rocco Mason: Tracey Walter
  • Anthony "Tony" Bernardo: Thomas Rosales Jr.
  • Winston Blue: Teddy Wilson
  • Security Guard: Bill Hart
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