About this release
Steve McQueen's last film concerns a modern day bounty hunter who searches for bail jumpers. Based on real life bounty hunter Ralph "Papa" Thorson, the film details his exciting life, traveling from one city to another, trying to track down fugitives and continually risking his life in the process. Buzz Kulik directed the confusing mish-mash that, nevertheless, features stunt work that anticipates the Lethal Weapon series.
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Disc 1
BD
The Hunter (1980)
93 min
ThrillerActionComedy
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.
Credits
Director
Buzz Kulik
Writer
Ted Leighton
Peter Hyams
Cast
Steve McQueenas Ralph "Papa" Thorson
Eli Wallachas Ritchie Blumenthal
Kathryn Harroldas Dorothy ("Dotty")
LeVar Burtonas Tommy Price
Ben Johnsonas Sheriff John Strong
Richard Ventureas Pete Spota
Tracey Walteras Rocco Mason
Thomas Rosales Jr.as Anthony "Tony" Bernardo
Teddy Wilsonas Winston Blue
Bill Hartas Security Guard
Cinematographer
Fred J. Koenekamp
Composer
Michel Legrand
Editor
Robert L. Wolfe
Producer
Mort Engelberg
Release Details
- Packaging
- Blu-ray Case
Images
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- June 24, 2026