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Release Date:
1 August 1980 (USA) moreTagline:
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. moreUser Comments:
Not the best ending for McQueen's career. moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Steve McQueen | ... | Ralph 'Papa' Thorson |
 | Eli Wallach | ... | Ritchie Blumenthal |
 | Kathryn Harrold | ... | Dotty |
 | LeVar Burton | ... | Tommy Price |
 | Ben Johnson | ... | Sheriff Strong |
| Richard Venture | ... | Spota |
 | Tracey Walter | ... | Rocco Mason |
 | Thomas Rosales Jr. | ... | Bernardo (as Tom Rosales) |
| Teddy Wilson | ... | Winston Blue (as Theodore Wilson) |
| Ray Bickel | ... | Luke Branch |
| Bobby Bass | ... | Matthew Branch |
| Karl Schueneman | ... | Billie Joe |
| Margaret Mary O'Hara | ... | Child on Subway (as Margaret O'Hara) |
| James Spinks | ... | Angry Car Owner |
| Frank Delfino | ... | Poker Player |
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97 minCountry:
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EnglishColor:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
MonoCertification:
Iceland:12 | Singapore:PG | West Germany:16 (f) | Australia:M | Finland:K-16 | France:-12 | Norway:16 | Sweden:15 | UK:15 | USA:PGFilming Locations:
Alexander Hamilton High School - 2955 S. Robertson Blvd., Palms District, Los Angeles, California, USA moreFun Stuff
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The real Ralph Thorson, portrayed by Steve McQueen in The Hunter, was killed by a car bomb in 1994. moreGoofs:
Continuity: In the elevated train sequence, the villain "Bernardo" is shown outside the train car as "papa" is first shown on the roof of the train. In the next cut, he is still inside the train, about to exit. moreQuotes:
Ralph 'Papa' Thorson: I don't know what you've been using, Mason, but it's not good for you! moreSoundtrack:
Una voce poco fà moreFAQ
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Steve McQueen plays Papa Thorson a man who lives in the past with the motto "New things are no Good." Papa's a bounty hunter who relies on a law from the late1800's that allows anyone to capture those who jump bail (by almost any means necessary).
Most of the movie shows Papa tracking down and capturing criminals. There are some wacky chase scenes -- one involving a Trans Am and a Harvester in a corn field - but most the action is mundane especially compared to McQueen's other films.
The movie would have benefited greatly with better effects (explosions, etc), some one liners and stronger characterization.
The ending is somewhat sentimental and cheesy. The film is based on a true story - which probably could have used some embellishment. McQueen gives a pretty good performance and it's fun to see Levar Burton in one of his earlier roles.
Recommended for hard-core McQueen fans only.