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B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 66.3 / 100
1980·Action / Biography / Comedy·1h 37m

THE HUNTER

“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.

Above the Line
Buzz Kulik·DirectorTed Leighton·ScreenplayPeter Hyams·ScreenplayFred J. Koenekamp·Director of PhotographyMichel Legrand·Original Music ComposerRobert L. Wolfe·Editor
Cast
Steve McQueen·Ralph "Papa" ThorsonEli Wallach·Ritchie BlumenthalKathryn Harrold·Dorothy ("Dotty")LeVar Burton·Tommy PriceBen Johnson·Sheriff John StrongRichard Venture·Pete SpotaTracey Walter·Rocco MasonThomas Rosales Jr.·Anthony "Tony" BernardoTeddy Wilson·Winston BlueBill Hart·Security Guard
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 4
Buzz Kulik·DirectorDoris Grau·Script SupervisorRichard Learman·Assistant DirectorBob Dahlin·Second Assistant Director
Writing· 2
Ted Leighton·ScreenplayPeter Hyams·Screenplay
Camera· 2
Fred J. Koenekamp·Director of PhotographyDave Friedman·Still Photographer
Editing· 1
Robert L. Wolfe·Editor
Sound & Music· 3
Michel Legrand·Original Music ComposerJeff Bushelman·Supervising Sound EditorAl Overton Jr.·Sound Mixer
Art & Design· 11
Thomas Welsh·Costume DesignDenita Del Signore·Costume DesignRon Hobbs·Production DesignMike Higelmire·LeadmanJames E. Tocci·Set DesignerChet Laudermilk·Assistant Property MasterGeorge Gaines·Set DecorationRick Simpson·Set DecorationJohn M. Elliott Jr.·Makeup ArtistCal DiValerio·Construction CoordinatorAl Legget·Property Master
Production· 3
Mort Engelberg·ProducerJennifer Shull·CastingWilliam J. O'Sullivan·Production Manager
Other Departments· 4
Steve McQueen·StuntsRoss Reynolds·PilotBren Plaistowe·HairstylistGary Combs·Stunt Coordinator
By the Numbers
66.3
OF 100
Master Score
6.2
OF 10
IMDb
50%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind The Hunter's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#212836
#3477B7
#A0A0A0
Mood
Intense, Mysterious
Composition
Centered
Era
2020s
Visual Style
3d Render

“A 3D rendered image features a young man with dark hair tied in a top knot with a red band, looking slightly to his right with a serious expression. He is weari”

actionfantasy
Key Elements
SwordBlue Energy TrailsRed Hair Tie
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
Fantasy
Design Score
8/10
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