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The Hunter

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The Hunter (1980)

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Reviews Counted: 9

Fresh: 4

Rotten:5

Average Rating: 4.8/10

Runtime: 1 hr 37 mins

Genre: Dramas

Synopsis: Steve McQueen's last movie is a fitting tribute to his memorable talent. He portrays real-life bounty hunter Ralph "Papa" Thorson, who made a long career out of apprehending more than 5,000 criminals and bail jumpers. Thorson's tough... Steve McQueen's last movie is a fitting tribute to his memorable talent. He portrays real-life bounty hunter Ralph "Papa" Thorson, who made a long career out of apprehending more than 5,000 criminals and bail jumpers. Thorson's tough antics (featuring a few memorable car chases) are tempered by his touching relationship with his pregnant wife Dotty (Kathryn Harrold). [More]

Starring: Steve McQueen, Kathryn Harrold, Eli Wallach, Ben Johnson

Starring: Steve McQueen, Kathryn Harrold, Eli Wallach, Ben Johnson, LeVar Burton, Tracey Walter

Director: Buzz Kulik

Director: Buzz Kulik
Screenwriter: Ted Leighton, Peter Hyams
Producer: Mort Engelberg
Composer: Charles Bernstein, Michel Legrand

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Aug 14, 2001

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DVD Features:

  • Region 1 Encoding
  • Keep Case
  • Widescreen Anamorphic

Audio:

  • Dolby Digital Mono - English

Additional Release Material:

  • Trailer - 1. Original Theatrical

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Memorable.

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06/11/08
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For some reason, director Buzz Kulik attempts to slow the pace of the film down to match McQueen's dazed shuffling.

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02/15/08
Jeffrey M. Anderson
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02/09/06
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Some great stuntwork highlights Steve McQueen's final film.

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10/21/05
Chuck O'Leary
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10/23/04
Roger Ebert
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Christopher Null
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05/24/03
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Sloppy, silly vehicle unworthy of McQueen.

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03/26/03
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02/28/03
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