The Hunter backdrop

The Hunter 1980 Directed by Buzz Kulik

He's not as fast as he used to be... That's what makes him human. He's a bounty hunter... And that's what makes him dangerous.

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.

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Gneres Action , Comedy , Thriller
Production Companies Paramount Pictures , Rastar Productions
Release Date 1 August 1980
93 mins
Cast
Steve McQueen Ralph "Papa" Thorson
Eli Wallach Ritchie Blumenthal
Kathryn Harrold Dorothy ("Dotty")
LeVar Burton Tommy Price
Ben Johnson Sheriff John Strong
Richard Venture Pete Spota
Tracey Walter Rocco Mason
Thomas Rosales Jr. Anthony "Tony" Bernardo
Teddy Wilson Winston Blue
Bill Hart Security Guard
Ralph Thorson Bartender
Wynn Irwin Informer
Robin Reed (performer: "Della sua pace")
Ray Bickel Luke Branch
Bobby Bass Matthew Branch
Karl Schueneman Billie Joe
Alex Ross Chief McCurdy
Mary Margaret O'Hara Child on Subway (as Margaret O'Hara)
James Spinks Angry Car Owner
Frank Delfino Poker Player
Zora Margolis La Maze Leader
Poppy Lagos Mrs. Bernardo
Dea St. La Mount Woman Bartender
Lillian Adams Blumenthal's Secretary
Thor Nielsen Man in Blumenthal's Office
Stan Wojno Intern (as Stan Wojno Jr.)
Jodi Moon Billie Joe's Girlfriend
Kathy Cunningham Mother on Subway
Kelly K. Learman Student (as Kelly Learman)
Michael D. Roberts Poker Player
Kevin Hagen Poker Player
Luis Ávalos Poker Player
Frank Arno Poker Player
Rick DiAngelo Poker Player
Mathilda Calnan Hospital Volunteer (as Matilda Calnan)
F. William Parker Watch Commander
Morgan Roberts Garbageman #1
Tony Burton Garbageman #2
Alex Ross Chief McCurdy
Patti Clifton Sexy Woman
Jay Scorpio Man on Balcony
Jeff Viola Young Patrolman
Anthony Mannino Policeman at School
Chris Richmond Bystander
Willie Lee Gaffney Card Player on Street
Debbie Miller Car Rental Girl
Robert A. Janz Motorman
D.B. Frick Man in Car (as Dan Frick)
Ramiro Medina Low Rider
Bill Willens Suspect in Jail
Jophery C. Brown Train Passenger (uncredited)
Nicolas Coster Poker Player (uncredited)
Louie Novoa Bystander in Crowd (uncredited)
Stan Rodarte Man at crime scene (uncredited)
Mark Rodney Man in Crowd (uncredited)
Corin Rogers Passenger on 'L' (uncredited)
Al Ruscio Mr. Bernardo (uncredited)
David Spielberg Sgt. Werblo (uncredited)
Richard Wakasa Onlooker (uncredited)