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Manhunter

  • 19861986
  • RR
  • 2h
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
76K
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Manhunter (1986)
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Former FBI profiler Will Graham returns to service to pursue a deranged serial killer dubbed "the Tooth Fairy" by the media.Former FBI profiler Will Graham returns to service to pursue a deranged serial killer dubbed "the Tooth Fairy" by the media.Former FBI profiler Will Graham returns to service to pursue a deranged serial killer dubbed "the Tooth Fairy" by the media.
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
76K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,900
373
  • Director
    • Michael Mann
  • Writers
    • Thomas Harris(based on the novel "Red Dragon" by)
    • Michael Mann(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • William Petersen
    • Kim Greist
    • Joan Allen
  • Director
    • Michael Mann
  • Writers
    • Thomas Harris(based on the novel "Red Dragon" by)
    • Michael Mann(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • William Petersen
    • Kim Greist
    • Joan Allen
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 564User reviews
    • 164Critic reviews
    • 75Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination

    Videos8

    Manhunter
    Trailer 2:03
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    Manhunter: A Skillful Entry
    Clip 2:32
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    Manhunter: Dr. Hannibal Lecktor
    Clip 3:11
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    Manhunter: Interview With William Peterson
    Featurette 1:38
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    Manhunter: Interview With Dante Spinotti
    Featurette 1:26
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    Manhunter: Interview With Joan Allen
    Featurette 1:43
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    Manhunter: Interview With Brian Cox
    Featurette 1:01
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    Manhunter: Interview 2 With Brian Cox
    Featurette 1:19
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    William Petersen
    William Petersen
    • Will Graham
    Kim Greist
    Kim Greist
    • Molly Graham
    Joan Allen
    Joan Allen
    • Reba
    Brian Cox
    Brian Cox
    • Dr. Lecktor
    Dennis Farina
    Dennis Farina
    • Jack Crawford
    Stephen Lang
    Stephen Lang
    • Freddy Lounds
    Tom Noonan
    Tom Noonan
    • Francis Dollarhyde
    David Seaman
    • Kevin Graham
    Benjamin Hendrickson
    Benjamin Hendrickson
    • Dr. Chilton
    Michael Talbott
    Michael Talbott
    • Geehan
    Dan Butler
    Dan Butler
    • Jimmy Price
    • (as Dan E. Butler)
    Michele Shay
    • Beverly Katz
    Robin Moseley
    • Sarah
    Paul Perri
    • Dr. Sidney Bloom
    Patricia Charbonneau
    Patricia Charbonneau
    • Mrs. Sherman
    Bill Cwikowski
    • Ralph Dandridge
    Alexandra Neil
    Alexandra Neil
    • Eileen
    • (as Alex Neil)
    Norman Snow
    Norman Snow
    • Springfield
    • Director
      • Michael Mann
    • Writers
      • Thomas Harris(based on the novel "Red Dragon" by)
      • Michael Mann(screenplay by)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      During the filming of this movie, Sir Anthony Hopkins was playing King Lear at the National Theatre. During the filming of The Silence of the Lambs (1991), Brian Cox was playing King Lear at the National Theatre.
    • Goofs
      (at around 1h 50 mins) A large pool of blood disappears from around killer's body.
    • Quotes

      Will Graham: I know that I'm not smarter than you.

      Dr. Hannibal Lecktor: Then how did you catch me?

      Will Graham: You had disadvantages.

      Dr. Hannibal Lecktor: What disadvantages?

      Will Graham: You're insane.

    • Alternate versions
      The Hannibal Lecter Collection released by MGM in 2007, which also features The Silence of the Lambs (1991) and Hannibal (2001), contains the authentic Theatrical Cut of the film.
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Scenes from a Mall/Nothing But Trouble/He Said, She Said/King Ralph/The Field (1991)
    • Soundtracks
      Graham's Theme
      Created, Performed and Composed by Michel Rubini

      Composed by Michel Rubini on the Synclavier Digital Music System

    User reviews564

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    that hand running through the tiger's fur was clearly burned into my subconscious
    Dull and mundane title for such a fine film. I had some problem with the third victim in that the discrepancies between that and meticulously worked out modus operandi of the killer from earlier atrocities seemed glaring, never mind where he was likely to be on this night of the full moon. But never mind, the film is scary, very worrying and stunningly designed and shot with a decent central performance from William Petersen. He seems laid back and almost carefree but this is inevitable alongside the frightening performances of his past and present nemesis. The former is holed up in a terrifyingly all white cell and the latter lurking largely and taunting freely. Even though I had reservations about the final scenes these are very well executed and though I remembered little from my video viewing many years ago, that hand running through the tiger's fur was clearly burned into my subconscious. Great!
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    • christopher-underwood
    • May 3, 2019

    FAQ7

    • What are the differences between the (Anchor Bay) Theatrical Version and the Director's Cut?
    • Is Manhunter based on a book?
    • Why was the title changed?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 15, 1986 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Manhunter: The Pursuit of Hannibal Lecter
    • Filming locations
      • High Museum of Art - 1280 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, Georgia, USA(Lecktor's prison exteriors)
    • Production companies
      • De Laurentiis Entertainment Group (DEG)
      • Red Dragon Productions S.A.
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $15,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $8,620,929
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $2,204,400
      • Aug 17, 1986
    • Gross worldwide
      • $8,622,412
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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