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The Hunter (1980) 6.3
The story of professional bounty hunter Ralph "Papa" Thorson. Director:Buzz Kulik |
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Title: The Hunter (1980)
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Sheriff Strong
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Rocco Mason
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Bernardo
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Teddy Wilson | ... |
Winston Blue
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Ray Bickel | ... |
Luke Branch
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Bobby Bass | ... |
Matthew Branch
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Karl Schueneman | ... |
Billie Joe
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Margaret Mary O'Hara | ... |
Child on Subway
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James Spinks | ... |
Angry Car Owner
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Frank Delfino | ... |
Poker Player
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In order to track down bail jumpers, Ralph 'Papa' Thorson goes on a series of routine and not-so-routine searches. Sometimes he takes down his quarry easily. At other times, he's forced to extreme measures which result in the injury or death of a lawbreaker. And then again, there are other moments when his own life is on the line. It's all enough to make Thorson question what he has done with his life. Written by Alfred Jingle
Plot Keywords:
bounty hunter | pregnant girlfriend | reluctant hero | tough guy | one man army |Taglines:
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. See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
1 August 1980 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
A vadász See more »Filming Locations:
Alexander Hamilton High School - 2955 S. Robertson Blvd., Palms District, Los Angeles, California, USA See more »Box Office
Budget:
$8,000,000 (estimated)Company Credits
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from opera "Il barbiere di Siviglia"
Composed by Gioachino Rossini (as Rossini)
Performed by Pamela Hicks
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Publicity for this picture stated that it took some dramatic license with Ralph Thorson's life but the major events depicted in the movie actually occurred in real life. See more »Goofs
Near the end of the chase with the Branch Brothers through the corn field, they come face to face with Papa in the Combine Harvester on the road. The Trans-Am goes into reverse and the sound of tyres squealing on asphalt is heard. However, they are on a gravel road. See more »Quotes
Ralph 'Papa' Thorson: I don't know what you've been using, Mason, but it's not good for you!See more »
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Una voce poco fàfrom opera "Il barbiere di Siviglia"
Composed by Gioachino Rossini (as Rossini)
Performed by Pamela Hicks
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I did not see The Hunter until after McQueen died in November of 1980. It seemed weak - with sluggish pacing. Then it became known that he was ill during the filming and the lack of energy was understandable. Only some of the scenes where he wrecks the rental car in Nebraska even remotely rise to the excitement of some of his other action roles, and the feigned confusion with modern technology really falls flat. His constant appearance in the green Air Force jacket is overdone - or was it used to hide something?
Given all the great performances in the 60's and 70's - I often thought what kind of roles he might have had in the 80's and 90's. Were he alive today - he would be 72 and probably defining intelligent, cool action for older actors.