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Death Hunt

  • 19811981
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  • 1h 37m
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6.9/10
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Charles Bronson, Angie Dickinson, and Lee Marvin in Death Hunt (1981)
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In 1931 Canada, Yukon trapper Johnson has a feud with a dog owner who later retaliates by publicly accusing Johnson of murder and thus triggering a police manhunt in the wilderness.In 1931 Canada, Yukon trapper Johnson has a feud with a dog owner who later retaliates by publicly accusing Johnson of murder and thus triggering a police manhunt in the wilderness.In 1931 Canada, Yukon trapper Johnson has a feud with a dog owner who later retaliates by publicly accusing Johnson of murder and thus triggering a police manhunt in the wilderness.
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
7.6K
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  • Director
    • Peter R. Hunt
  • Writers
    • Michael Grais
    • Mark Victor
  • Stars
    • Charles Bronson
    • Lee Marvin
    • Andrew Stevens
Top credits
  • Director
    • Peter R. Hunt
  • Writers
    • Michael Grais
    • Mark Victor
  • Stars
    • Charles Bronson
    • Lee Marvin
    • Andrew Stevens
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    • 61User reviews
    • 38Critic reviews
    • 40Metascore
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    Death Hunt
    Trailer 2:32
    Death Hunt
    Sneak Previews Season 3 Episode 31
    Video 28:45
    Sneak Previews Season 3 Episode 31

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    Andrew Stevens in Death Hunt (1981)
    Andrew Stevens in Death Hunt (1981)
    Angie Dickinson and Lee Marvin in Death Hunt (1981)
    Lee Marvin and Andrew Stevens in Death Hunt (1981)
    Charles Bronson and Henry Beckman in Death Hunt (1981)
    Lee Marvin, Carl Weathers, and Andrew Stevens in Death Hunt (1981)
    Charles Bronson in Death Hunt (1981)
    Lee Marvin in Death Hunt (1981)
    Charles Bronson and Henry Beckman in Death Hunt (1981)
    Death Hunt (1981)
    Lee Marvin in Death Hunt (1981)
    Charles Bronson in Death Hunt (1981)

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    Charles Bronson
    Charles Bronson
    • Albert Johnsonas Albert Johnson
    Lee Marvin
    Lee Marvin
    • Millenas Millen
    Andrew Stevens
    Andrew Stevens
    • Alvinas Alvin
    Carl Weathers
    Carl Weathers
    • Sundogas Sundog
    Ed Lauter
    Ed Lauter
    • Hazelas Hazel
    Scott Hylands
    Scott Hylands
    • The Pilotas The Pilot
    Angie Dickinson
    Angie Dickinson
    • Vanessa McBrideas Vanessa McBride
    Henry Beckman
    Henry Beckman
    • Bill Luceas Bill Luce
    William Sanderson
    William Sanderson
    • Ned Warrenas Ned Warren
    Jon Cedar
    Jon Cedar
    • Hawkinsas Hawkins
    James O'Connell
    James O'Connell
    • Hurleyas Hurley
    Len Lesser
    Len Lesser
    • Lewisas Lewis
    Richard Davalos
    Richard Davalos
    • Beeleras Beeler
    • (as Dick Davalos)
    Maury Chaykin
    Maury Chaykin
    • Clarenceas Clarence
    August Schellenberg
    August Schellenberg
    • Deak De Bleargueas Deak De Bleargue
    Dennis Wallace
    • Trapper #1as Trapper #1
    James McIntire
    • Trapper #2as Trapper #2
    Rayford Barnes
    Rayford Barnes
    • Trapper #3as Trapper #3
    • Director
      • Peter R. Hunt
    • Writers
      • Michael Grais
      • Mark Victor
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    • Trivia
      Charles Bronson once said of his Albert Johnson character in this movie: "There are two schools of thought about the characters . . . Some believe the man [Albert Johnson] was a criminal. Others believe, as I do, that he was innocent of any wrongdoing. We decided to show him as a man who was a victim of someone else's need to perform violence. In trying to protect himself against an unprovoked attack, he was forced to kill one of his assailants."
    • Goofs
      While Albert Johnson is making his escape through the forest, a modern highway guardrail appears clearly in the background. These guardrails were not in use during the time of this story, and Johnson was supposed to be out in the wilderness.
    • Quotes

      Constable Alvin Adams: Well, I just figure any man who risks his neck to save a dog's life isn't going to kill someone for gold teeth.

    • Connections
      Featured in Sneak Previews: The Legend of the Lone Ranger, Outland, Death Hunt, Take This Job And Shove It (1981)
    • Soundtracks
      For You
      Lyrics by Al Dubin

      Music by Joseph A. Burke (as Joe Burke)

      (c) 1930 Warner Bros. Inc.

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    The Mounties get their man...or do they?
    This is an almost forgotten film, a status which is undeserved. Loosely based on a true story, it is the tale of a lone, mysterious trapper who irks some thugs in the Canadian wilderness, leading to a massive manhunt by the Mounties. Bronson (virtually silent throughout and thus quite effective) is a resourceful target, at once gentle and violent. Marvin is the grizzled head of the mounted police who has the task of tracking down and capturing a man with whom he can identify. Their unspoken understanding is fascinating to see. Marvin is aided by a wet-behind-the-ears, by-the-book officer played by Stevens. It would be hard to imagine a more adorable sight than fresh-scrubbed Stevens in his red uniform entering the grungy town where the police are stationed. He is gorgeous.....and quite a fine actor. It is a shame that he wasn't able to get to a better place with his acting career. The film is peppered with a ton of familiar (if dirty) faces from old westerns of TV and film. All of the lynch mob look like people who've been guest villain on "Bonanza" or "The Big Valley". One major drawback is Dickinson. It's hard to believe that someone can be miscast in a role as tiny as this one, but she is. Her anachronistic teased hair drains what little 1930's period flavor there is from the film and she is wooden in all her scenes. Apparently, she was stunt-cast because of her previous work with Marvin, but it failed miserably. There is a bit of a connection to "Dances with Wolves" in this film, Maury Chaykin and Tantoo Cardinal appear in both films and Bronson even develops a similar relationship with a vicious dog as Costner does with his wolf. The film is something like "First Blood" + "The Fugitive" x snow - 40 years. It is a great example of the "Bronson versus the world" type of film and offers a solid Marvin performance as well. There is more going on here than one might think. The final showdown is quite dramatic and suspenseful. The scenery is also great.
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    • Release date
      • May 21, 1981 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Hong Kong
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Arctic Rampage
    • Filming locations
      • Sandia Mountains, New Mexico, USA
    • Production companies
      • Golden Harvest Company
      • Northshore Investments Ltd.
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    • Budget
      • $10,000,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 37 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono

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