

The Hunter
1980-08-01 · 93 min · ★ 5.9
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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- Directors
- Buzz Kulik
- Production companies
- Paramount Pictures, Rastar Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Steve McQueenRalph "Papa" Thorson
Eli WallachRitchie Blumenthal
Kathryn HarroldDorothy ("Dotty")
LeVar BurtonTommy Price
Ben JohnsonSheriff John Strong
Richard VenturePete Spota
Tracey WalterRocco Mason
Thomas Rosales Jr.Anthony "Tony" Bernardo
Teddy WilsonWinston Blue
Bill HartSecurity Guard
Dolores RobinsonPrincipal
Marilyn JonesBarmaid
Ralph ThorsonBartender
Wynn IrwinInformer
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