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The Hunter
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The Hunter

Fri, Aug 1, 1980
  • Thriller
  • Action
  • Comedy
Film · Synopsis

Synopsis

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.

Trailer

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Release windows

When & where

US
  • In CinemasFri, Aug 1, 1980
AU
  • In CinemasFri, Oct 17, 1980
FR
  • TVSat, Nov 8, 2025Paramount Network
DE
  • In CinemasFri, Dec 19, 1980
JP
  • In CinemasSat, Dec 13, 1980
Where to watch

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Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Steve McQueen
    Steve McQueen
    as Ralph "Papa" Thorson
  • Eli Wallach
    Eli Wallach
    as Ritchie Blumenthal
  • Kathryn Harrold
    Kathryn Harrold
    as Dorothy ("Dotty")
  • LeVar Burton
    LeVar Burton
    as Tommy Price
  • Ben Johnson
    Ben Johnson
    as Sheriff John Strong
  • Richard Venture
    Richard Venture
    as Pete Spota
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