Poster of The Hunter

The Hunter

Plot: 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
Release Date: Friday, August 1 1980
44 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Steve McQueenSteve McQueen. Steve McQueen was 50 in The Hunter as 'Ralph "Papa" Thorson'.
Birthday: Mon, Mar 24 1930 –
Died: Fri, Nov 07 1980
Portrait of Eli WallachEli Wallach. Eli Wallach was 64 in The Hunter as 'Ritchie Blumenthal'.
Birthday: Tue, Dec 07 1915 –
Died: Tue, Jun 24 2014
Portrait of Kathryn HarroldKathryn Harrold. Kathryn Harrold was 29 in The Hunter as 'Dorothy ("Dotty")'.
Birthday: Wed, Aug 02 1950
Portrait of LeVar BurtonLeVar Burton. LeVar Burton was 23 in The Hunter as 'Tommy Price'.
Birthday: Sat, Feb 16 1957
Portrait of Ben JohnsonBen Johnson. Ben Johnson was 62 in The Hunter as 'Sheriff John Strong'.
Birthday: Thu, Jun 13 1918 –
Died: Mon, Apr 08 1996
Portrait of Richard VentureRichard Venture. Richard Venture was 56 in The Hunter as 'Pete Spota'.
Birthday: Mon, Nov 12 1923 –
Died: Tue, Dec 19 2017
Portrait of Tracey WalterTracey Walter. Tracey Walter was 32 in The Hunter as 'Rocco Mason'.
Birthday: Tue, Nov 25 1947
Portrait of Thomas Rosales Jr.Thomas Rosales Jr.. Thomas Rosales Jr. was 32 in The Hunter as 'Anthony "Tony" Bernardo'.
Birthday: Tue, Feb 03 1948
Portrait of Teddy WilsonTeddy Wilson. Teddy Wilson was 36 in The Hunter as 'Winston Blue'.
Birthday: Fri, Dec 10 1943 –
Died: Sun, Jul 21 1991
Portrait of Bill HartBill Hart. Bill Hart was 46 in The Hunter as 'Security Guard'.
Birthday: Sat, Jul 28 1934 –
Died: Fri, Jan 02 2015
Portrait of Dolores RobinsonDolores Robinson. Dolores Robinson was 44 in The Hunter as 'Principal'.
Birthday: Mon, Apr 13 1936
Portrait of Marilyn JonesMarilyn Jones. Marilyn Jones was 27 in The Hunter as 'Barmaid'.
Birthday: Sat, Jun 06 1953
Portrait of Ralph ThorsonRalph Thorson. Ralph Thorson was >> in The Hunter as 'Bartender'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Wynn IrwinWynn Irwin. Wynn Irwin was 47 in The Hunter as 'Informer'.
Birthday: Sun, Dec 11 1932 –
Died: Thu, Feb 15 2018
Portrait of Robin ReedRobin Reed. Robin Reed was >> in The Hunter as '(performer: "Della sua pace")'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ray BickelRay Bickel. Ray Bickel was >> in The Hunter as 'Luke Branch'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bobby BassBobby Bass. Bobby Bass was 43 in The Hunter as 'Matthew Branch'.
Birthday: Thu, Aug 06 1936 –
Died: Wed, Nov 07 2001
Portrait of Karl SchuenemanKarl Schueneman. Karl Schueneman was >> in The Hunter as 'Billie Joe'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Alex RossAlex Ross. Alex Ross was >> in The Hunter as 'Chief McCurdy'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday –
Died: Fri, May 06 2011
Portrait of Mary Margaret O'HaraMary Margaret O'Hara. Mary Margaret O'Hara was >> in The Hunter as 'Child on Subway (as Margaret O'Hara)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of James SpinksJames Spinks. James Spinks was 40 in The Hunter as 'Angry Car Owner'.
Birthday: Sun, Oct 15 1939 –
Died: Mon, Jul 29 1996
Portrait of Frank DelfinoFrank Delfino. Frank Delfino was 69 in The Hunter as 'Poker Player'.
Birthday: Mon, Feb 13 1911 –
Died: Wed, Feb 19 1997
Portrait of Zora MargolisZora Margolis. Zora Margolis was >> in The Hunter as 'La Maze Leader'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Poppy LagosPoppy Lagos. Poppy Lagos was >> in The Hunter as 'Mrs. Bernardo'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Dea St. La MountDea St. La Mount. Dea St. La Mount was >> in The Hunter as 'Woman Bartender'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Lillian AdamsLillian Adams. Lillian Adams was 58 in The Hunter as 'Blumenthal's Secretary'.
Birthday: Sat, May 13 1922 –
Died: Wed, May 25 2011
Portrait of Thor NielsenThor Nielsen. Thor Nielsen was >> in The Hunter as 'Man in Blumenthal's Office'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Stan WojnoStan Wojno. Stan Wojno was 33 in The Hunter as 'Intern (as Stan Wojno Jr.)'.
Birthday: Mon, Mar 31 1947 –
Died: Mon, Feb 01 1993
Portrait of Jodi MoonJodi Moon. Jodi Moon was >> in The Hunter as 'Billie Joe's Girlfriend'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Kathy CunninghamKathy Cunningham. Kathy Cunningham was >> in The Hunter as 'Mother on Subway'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Kelly K. LearmanKelly K. Learman. Kelly K. Learman was >> in The Hunter as 'Student (as Kelly Learman)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Michael D. RobertsMichael D. Roberts. Michael D. Roberts was 32 in The Hunter as 'Poker Player'.
Birthday: Thu, Dec 25 1947
Portrait of Kevin HagenKevin Hagen. Kevin Hagen was 52 in The Hunter as 'Poker Player'.
Birthday: Tue, Apr 03 1928 –
Died: Sat, Jul 09 2005
Portrait of Luis ÁvalosLuis Ávalos. Luis Ávalos was 33 in The Hunter as 'Poker Player'.
Birthday: Mon, Sep 02 1946 –
Died: Wed, Jan 22 2014
Portrait of Frank ArnoFrank Arno. Frank Arno was 54 in The Hunter as 'Poker Player'.
Birthday: Sun, Apr 04 1926
Portrait of Rick DiAngeloRick DiAngelo. Rick DiAngelo was >> in The Hunter as 'Poker Player'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Mathilda CalnanMathilda Calnan. Mathilda Calnan was 67 in The Hunter as 'Hospital Volunteer (as Matilda Calnan)'.
Birthday: Thu, Jun 26 1913 –
Died: Mon, Jul 17 2000
Portrait of F. William ParkerF. William Parker. F. William Parker was 38 in The Hunter as 'Watch Commander'.
Birthday: Sat, Dec 13 1941
Portrait of Nathaniel TaylorNathaniel Taylor. Nathaniel Taylor was 42 in The Hunter as 'Trotter'.
Birthday: Thu, Mar 31 1938 –
Died: Wed, Feb 27 2019
Portrait of Morgan RobertsMorgan Roberts. Morgan Roberts was >> in The Hunter as 'Garbageman #1'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Tony BurtonTony Burton. Tony Burton was 43 in The Hunter as 'Garbageman #2'.
Birthday: Tue, Mar 23 1937 –
Died: Thu, Feb 25 2016
Portrait of Frederick SistaineFrederick Sistaine. Frederick Sistaine was >> in The Hunter as 'Pimp'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Taurean BlacqueTaurean Blacque. Taurean Blacque was 39 in The Hunter as 'Hustler'.
Birthday: Sat, May 10 1941 –
Died: Thu, Jul 21 2022
Portrait of Alex RossAlex Ross. Alex Ross was 10 in The Hunter as 'Chief McCurdy'.
Birthday: Thu, Jan 22 1970
Portrait of Patti CliftonPatti Clifton. Patti Clifton was >> in The Hunter as 'Sexy Woman'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jay ScorpioJay Scorpio. Jay Scorpio was 37 in The Hunter as 'Man on Balcony'.
Birthday: Wed, Nov 11 1942
Portrait of Jeff ViolaJeff Viola. Jeff Viola was >> in The Hunter as 'Young Patrolman'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Christopher KeaneChristopher Keane. Christopher Keane was >> in The Hunter as 'Mike'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Anthony ManninoAnthony Mannino. Anthony Mannino was >> in The Hunter as 'Policeman at School'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Joella DeffenbaughJoella Deffenbaugh. Joella Deffenbaugh was >> in The Hunter as 'Cashier'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of William B. SniderWilliam B. Snider. William B. Snider was >> in The Hunter as 'Policeman'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Chris RichmondChris Richmond. Chris Richmond was >> in The Hunter as 'Bystander'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Willie Lee GaffneyWillie Lee Gaffney. Willie Lee Gaffney was >> in The Hunter as 'Card Player on Street'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Debbie MillerDebbie Miller. Debbie Miller was >> in The Hunter as 'Car Rental Girl'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Robert A. JanzRobert A. Janz. Robert A. Janz was >> in The Hunter as 'Motorman'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of D.B. FrickD.B. Frick. D.B. Frick was >> in The Hunter as 'Man in Car (as Dan Frick)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ramiro MedinaRamiro Medina. Ramiro Medina was >> in The Hunter as 'Low Rider'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bill WillensBill Willens. Bill Willens was >> in The Hunter as 'Suspect in Jail'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jophery C. BrownJophery C. Brown. Jophery C. Brown was 35 in The Hunter as 'Train Passenger (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Mon, Jan 22 1945 –
Died: Sat, Jan 11 2014
Portrait of Nicolas CosterNicolas Coster. Nicolas Coster was 45 in The Hunter as 'Poker Player (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Mon, Dec 03 1934 –
Died: Mon, Jun 26 2023
Portrait of Louie NovoaLouie Novoa. Louie Novoa was >> in The Hunter as 'Bystander in Crowd (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Stan RodarteStan Rodarte. Stan Rodarte was 25 in The Hunter as 'Man at crime scene (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sat, Dec 18 1954
Portrait of Mark RodneyMark Rodney. Mark Rodney was >> in The Hunter as 'Man in Crowd (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Corin RogersCorin Rogers. Corin Rogers was >> in The Hunter as 'Passenger on 'L' (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Al RuscioAl Ruscio. Al Ruscio was 56 in The Hunter as 'Mr. Bernardo (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Mon, Jun 02 1924 –
Died: Tue, Nov 12 2013
Portrait of David SpielbergDavid Spielberg. David Spielberg was 41 in The Hunter as 'Sgt. Werblo (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Mon, Mar 06 1939 –
Died: Wed, Jun 01 2016
Portrait of Richard WakasaRichard Wakasa. Richard Wakasa was >> in The Hunter as 'Onlooker (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Crew

Portrait of Buzz KulikBuzz Kulik. Buzz Kulik was 58 in The Hunter as 'Director'
Birthday: Sun, Jul 23 1922 –
Died: Wed, Jan 13 1999
Portrait of Fred J. KoenekampFred J. Koenekamp. Fred J. Koenekamp was 57 in The Hunter as 'Director of Photography'
Birthday: Sat, Nov 11 1922 –
Died: Wed, May 31 2017
Portrait of Bob DahlinBob Dahlin. Bob Dahlin was 36 in The Hunter as 'Second Assistant Director'
Birthday: Sat, Jan 01 1944
Portrait of Richard LearmanRichard Learman. Richard Learman was 46 in The Hunter as 'Assistant Director'
Birthday: Tue, Jan 16 1934
Portrait of Ted LeightonTed Leighton. Ted Leighton was >> in The Hunter as 'Screenplay'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Peter HyamsPeter Hyams. Peter Hyams was 37 in The Hunter as 'Screenplay'
Birthday: Mon, Jul 26 1943
Portrait of Mort EngelbergMort Engelberg. Mort Engelberg was >> in The Hunter as 'Producer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Robert L. WolfeRobert L. Wolfe. Robert L. Wolfe would have been no older than 22 in The Hunter as 'Editor'
Birthday: Thu, Jul 05 1928 –
Died: Wed, Feb 28 1951
Portrait of Jeff BushelmanJeff Bushelman. Jeff Bushelman was 36 in The Hunter as 'Supervising Sound Editor'
Birthday: Wed, Jul 05 1944 –
Died: Wed, May 16 2007
Portrait of Carol Ann JacksonCarol Ann Jackson. Carol Ann Jackson was >> in The Hunter as 'Assistant Editor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Michel LegrandMichel Legrand. Michel Legrand was 48 in The Hunter as 'Original Music Composer'
Birthday: Wed, Feb 24 1932 –
Died: Sat, Jan 26 2019
Portrait of Thomas Rosales Jr.Thomas Rosales Jr.. Thomas Rosales Jr. was 32 in The Hunter as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Tue, Feb 03 1948
Portrait of Steve McQueenSteve McQueen. Steve McQueen was 50 in The Hunter as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Mon, Mar 24 1930 –
Died: Fri, Nov 07 1980
Portrait of Gary CombsGary Combs. Gary Combs was 44 in The Hunter as 'Stunt Coordinator'
Birthday: Fri, Dec 13 1935
Portrait of Jophery C. BrownJophery C. Brown. Jophery C. Brown was 35 in The Hunter as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Mon, Jan 22 1945 –
Died: Sat, Jan 11 2014
Portrait of Bobby BassBobby Bass. Bobby Bass was 43 in The Hunter as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Thu, Aug 06 1936 –
Died: Wed, Nov 07 2001
Portrait of Loren JanesLoren Janes. Loren Janes was 48 in The Hunter as 'Stunt Double'
Birthday: Thu, Oct 01 1931 –
Died: Sat, Jun 24 2017
Portrait of Doris GrauDoris Grau. Doris Grau was 55 in The Hunter as 'Script Supervisor'
Birthday: Sun, Oct 12 1924 –
Died: Sat, Dec 30 1995
Portrait of James E. TocciJames E. Tocci. James E. Tocci was >> in The Hunter as 'Set Designer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Janet BradyJanet Brady. Janet Brady was >> in The Hunter as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Chris SquiresChris Squires. Chris Squires was >> in The Hunter as 'Second Assistant Camera'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ray BickelRay Bickel. Ray Bickel was >> in The Hunter as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Frank M. HolgateFrank M. Holgate. Frank M. Holgate was >> in The Hunter as 'Aerial Camera'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Rick SimpsonRick Simpson. Rick Simpson was >> in The Hunter as 'Set Decoration'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ross ReynoldsRoss Reynolds. Ross Reynolds was >> in The Hunter as 'Pilot'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Rick AlexanderRick Alexander. Rick Alexander was >> in The Hunter as 'Sound Re-Recording Mixer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Mike HigelmireMike Higelmire. Mike Higelmire was >> in The Hunter as 'Leadman'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jennifer ShullJennifer Shull. Jennifer Shull was 47 in The Hunter as 'Casting'
Birthday: Sun, Jan 01 1933
Portrait of Ron HobbsRon Hobbs. Ron Hobbs was >> in The Hunter as 'Production Design'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of James PergolaJames Pergola. James Pergola was >> in The Hunter as 'Camera Operator'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Peter KuttnerPeter Kuttner. Peter Kuttner was >> in The Hunter as 'Assistant Camera'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Edward Morey IIIEdward Morey III. Edward Morey III was >> in The Hunter as 'Camera Operator'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Al Overton Jr.Al Overton Jr.. Al Overton Jr. was >> in The Hunter as 'Sound Mixer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of George GainesGeorge Gaines. George Gaines was 47 in The Hunter as 'Set Decoration'
Birthday: Tue, Jun 06 1933 –
Died: Tue, May 13 1986
Portrait of Dave FriedmanDave Friedman. Dave Friedman was >> in The Hunter as 'Still Photographer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John M. Elliott Jr.John M. Elliott Jr.. John M. Elliott Jr. was >> in The Hunter as 'Makeup Artist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Cal DiValerioCal DiValerio. Cal DiValerio was >> in The Hunter as 'Construction Coordinator'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bren PlaistoweBren Plaistowe. Bren Plaistowe was >> in The Hunter as 'Hairstylist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bill YoungBill Young. Bill Young was >> in The Hunter as 'Dolly Grip'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Thomas WelshThomas Welsh. Thomas Welsh was >> in The Hunter as 'Costume Design'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Vern PooreVern Poore. Vern Poore was >> in The Hunter as 'Sound Re-Recording Mixer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Andy MacDonaldAndy MacDonald. Andy MacDonald was >> in The Hunter as 'Sound Re-Recording Mixer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Art SarnoArt Sarno. Art Sarno was >> in The Hunter as 'Unit Publicist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of William J. O'SullivanWilliam J. O'Sullivan. William J. O'Sullivan was >> in The Hunter as 'Production Manager'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Denita Del SignoreDenita Del Signore. Denita Del Signore was >> in The Hunter as 'Costume Design'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Al LeggetAl Legget. Al Legget was >> in The Hunter as 'Property Master'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Gene StoutGene Stout. Gene Stout was >> in The Hunter as 'Gaffer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Chet LaudermilkChet Laudermilk. Chet Laudermilk was >> in The Hunter as 'Assistant Property Master'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ronald LongRonald Long. Ronald Long was >> in The Hunter as 'Boom Operator'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday