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About the Film

Year

1980

Rating

PG

Genre

Biography / Drama / Action / Adventure

Running Time

97 MIN

Synopsis

Steve McQueen's last movie shows the dynamic talent of the late, great actor in one of his most memorable roles: the true story of Ralph "Papa" Thorson, a modern day bounty hunter. Thorson's exploits are detailed as he pursues a number of fugitives who have skipped bail. The chase comes full circle when he becomes the quarry of a vengeful psychopath. McQueen's multi-dimensional performance as Thorson, a man born in the wrong age, is counterpoint to the explosive action in The Hunter.

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Where to Watch

Digital

About the Cast

Steve McQueen

Ralph "Papa" Thorson

Eli Wallach

Ritchie Blumenthal

Kathryn Harrold

Dotty

Ben Johnson

Sheriff Strong

LeVar Burton

Tommy Price

Richard Venture

Spota

Tracey Walter

Rocco Mason

Tom Rosales

Bernardo

Theodore Wilson

Winston Blue

Ray Bickel

Luke Branch

About the Crew

Director

Buzz Kulik

Producer

Mort Engelberg

Writer

Peter Hyams

Based on Novel By

Christopher Keane

Writer

Ted Leighton

Music Scoring

Charles Bernstein

Music Scoring

Michel Legrand