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1980 Certificate 15
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Steve McQueen's last movie is a fitting tribute to his memorable talent. He portrays real-life bounty hunter Ralph "Papa" Thorson, who made a long career out of apprehending more than 5,000 criminals and bail jumpers. Thorson's tough antics (featuring a few memorable car chases) are tempered by his touching relationship with .. Read more

Starring Steve McQueen, Eli Wallach, Kathryn Harrold, LeVar Burton
Director Buzz Kulik
Genres Action/Adventure, Thriller

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The Hunter

Steve McQueen's last movie is a fitting tribute to his memorable talent. He portrays real-life bounty hunter Ralph "Papa" Thorson, who made a long career out of apprehending more than 5,000 criminals and bail jumpers. Thorson's tough antics (featuring a few memorable car chases) are tempered by his touching relationship with his pregnant wife Dotty (Kathryn Harrold).

Starring Steve McQueen, Eli Wallach, Kathryn Harrold, LeVar Burton, Ben Johnson, Tracey Walter
Director Buzz Kulik
Studio PARAMOUNT HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Run time DVD: 1 hr 38 mins
Certificate Certificate 15
Genres Action/Adventure, Thriller
Language DVD: English
Dubbed French, German, Italian, Spanish
Hearing-impaired English
Subtitles DVD: Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish
Released DVD: 13 May 2002
Production year: 1980
Format DVD

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  • 2 stars out of 5

    Steve McQueen's final film is a badly muffed attempt to update the classic western bounty-hunter story. Known for his doggedness and unconventional methods, Ralph “Papa” Thorson brought thousands of fugitives to justice during his career, and McQueen was obviously attracted to his all-action style and his offbeat personality. However, as directed by Buzz Kulik, the movie is not much more than a series of crash-bang pursuits with the eccentric Thorson being the only rounded character. As a consequence, he rather wastes the excellent Eli Wallach as his boss, although there is an explosive finale.

    • Radio Times
    • Posted 29 Jan 2006

  • The action scenes salvage a mysteriously banal screenplay full of continuity lapses and unexplained characters.

    • Halliwell's Film Guide
    • Posted 02 Mar 2006

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    Rated - 4 stars

    New to Steve McQueen?

    This was Steve McQueen's last movie and although it reeks of 70's TV-Movie syndrome, it's actually quite good. If you are New to Steve McQueen or only know a few of his movies then you'll like this one. If you are an ardent fan you may feel this was under par for him. I like it. Good plot, sensible action and a real element of darkness from the villain too.

      • Tudor Smith from Kent, England
      • Posted 05 Nov 2006 13:24

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  • Rated - 3 stars

    Like Steve McQueen not that keen on this film though

    Love Steve McQueen and his films but not that keen on this film!

    All a bit slap stick and uncool - love Bullit/Thomas Crown Affair - know this came later - it was ok as a light watch but seen better!!

    And the house he lived in was some weird open house to all - ha ha bizarre

    Would rather watch Bullitt or something similar!

      • A customer from London
      • Posted 03 Jul 2008 13:33

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