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The Sunchaser

1996-05-29 · 122 min · ★ 6.3

Drama · Crime

A young half-Navajo convict dying of cancer forces a yuppie doctor to drive him to a magic healing lake.

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Directors
Michael Cimino
Production companies
Regency Enterprises, Appledown Films Inc., Joseph S. Vecchio Entertainment, Vecchia
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 31,000,000
Revenue
USD 21,508

Top Cast

Woody HarrelsonWoody HarrelsonDr. Michael Reynolds
Jon SedaJon SedaBrandon 'Blue' Monroe
Anne BancroftAnne BancroftDr. Renata Baumbauer
Alexandra TydingsAlexandra TydingsVictoria Reynolds
Matt MulhernMatt MulhernDr. Chip Byrnes
Talisa SotoTalisa SotoNavajo Woman
Richard BauerDr. Bradford
Victor AaronWebster Skyhorse
Lawrence PressmanLawrence PressmanAgent in Charge Collier
Michael O'NeillMichael O'NeillAgent Moreland
Harry Carey Jr.Harry Carey Jr.Cashier
Carmen Dell'OreficeArabella Reynolds
Brooke AshleyBrooke AshleyCalantha Reynolds
Andrea RothAndrea RothHead Nurse
Bob MinorBob MinorDeputy Lynch
Sal LandiSal LandiDeputy #2
Harper RoismanMr. Vogel
Kelly PerineKelly PerineFellow in Oncology
Andy BermanAndy BermanFellow in Oncology
Kirsten GetchellKirsten GetchellSally Byrnes

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