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''The Hunter'' is the 1980 action film that marked the final film role for [[Steve McQueen]]. The film dramatized the real life exploits of bounty hunter Ralph Thorsen.
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|caption=''Theatrical Release Poster''
|country=[[Image:USA.jpg|25px]]United States
|director=Buzz Kulik
|date=1980
|studio=Rastar
|distributor=Paramount
|character1= Ralph "Papa" Thorson
|actor1=[[Steve McQueen]]
|character2=Ritchie Blumenthal
|actor2=[[Eli Wallach]]
|character3=Spota
|actor3=[[Richard Venture]]
|character4=Rocco Mason
|actor4=[[Tracey Walter]]
|character5=Sheriff Strong
|actor5=[[Ben Johnson]]
|character6=Bernardo
|actor6=[[Thomas Rosales Jr.]]
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The following weapons were used in the film ''The Hunter'':




WORK IN PROGRESS
'''''The Hunter''''' is the 1980 action film that marked the final film role for [[Steve McQueen]].  The film dramatized the real life exploits of bounty hunter Ralph Thorson.


'''The following weapons were used in the film ''The Hunter'':'''
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=Handguns=
==M1911A1==
==M1911A1==
The main handgun of bounty hunter Ralph "Papa" Thorsen ([[Steve McQueen]]) is an [[M1911A1]].
The main handgun of bounty hunter Ralph "Papa" Thorson ([[Steve McQueen]]) is an [[M1911A1]].
[[Image:Hunt 013.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]
[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|none|300px|M1911A1 - .45 ACP.]]
[[Image:Hunt 013.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ralph 'Papa' Thorson ([[Steve McQueen]]) holds an [[M1911A1]] to the head of Tommy Price (LeVar Burton). ]]
[[Image:Hunt 027.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Thorsen with his pistol.]]


==Colt New Service==
When Thorson goes to the sheriff's office, Sheriff Strong ([[Ben Johnson]]) pulls a [[Colt New Service]] revolver with stag grips in order to warn off the bounty hunter.
[[Image:Colt New Army .357.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Colt New Service 1935-1936 - .357 magnum.]]
[[Image:Hunt 015.jpg|thumb|none|600px|When Thorson goes to the sheriff's office, Sheriff Strong ([[Ben Johnson]]) pulls his [[Colt New Service]] revolver.]]
==Smith & Wesson Model 36==
Det. Spota ([[Richard Venture]]) is seen waving around his [[Smith & Wesson Model 36]] when Thorson finds him at his home drunk.
[[Image:S&W 36.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith and Wesson Model 36 - .38 special - 5 shot]]
[[Image:Hunt 025.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Spota ([[Richard Venture]]) waves around his [[Smith & Wesson Model 36]].]]
==Walther P38==
Bernando ([[Thomas Rosales Jr.]]) holds a young girl hostage with a [[Walther P38]] while confronting Thorson on the elevated train.
[[Image:P38Black.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Walther P38 with black grips - 9mm]]
[[Image:Hunt 032.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bernando ([[Thomas Rosales Jr.]]) holds the [[Walther P38]] on the young hostage.]]


==Colt New Service==
==Beretta Jetfire==
When Thorsen goes to the sheriff's office, Sheriff Strong ([[Ben Johnson]]) pulls a [[Colt New Service]] revolver with custom grips in order to warn off the bounty hunter.
Thorson ([[Steve McQueen]]) is seen carrying a nickel-plated [[Beretta Jetfire]] that is strapped to his ankle during the school confrontation.
[[Image:Hunt 015.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]
[[Image:Spirit950Jetfire.JPG|thumb|none|300px|A nickel Beretta 950BS Jetfire (.25 ACP‎) as used in ''[[The Spirit]]''. The weapon pictured here was [[Eva Mendes]] actual pistol in the film.]]
[[Image:Hunt 035.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Thorson ([[Steve McQueen]]) is seen carrying a nickel-plated [[Beretta Jetfire]] that is strapped to his ankle.]]


=Shotguns=
==Ithaca 37==
==Ithaca 37==
An [[Ithaca 37]] shotgun with an extended mag barrel is seen in Thorsen's trunk when he goes to apprehend a bail jumper.  Los Angeles police also are seen handling a 3-shot Ithaca.
An [[Ithaca 37]] shotgun with an extended mag tube is seen in Thorson's trunk when he goes to apprehend a bail jumper.  Los Angeles police also are seen handling a 3-shot Ithaca.
[[Image:Hunt 016.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]
[[Image:IthacaExtMagTub.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Ithaca 37 with extended magazine tube - 12 Gauge]]
[[Image:Hunt 016.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An [[Ithaca 37]] shotgun with an extended mag tube is seen in Thorson's trunk when he goes to apprehend a bail jumper. ]]
[[Image:IthacaModel37.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Ithaca Model 37 riot version - 12 Gauge]]
[[File:Hunt_021.jpg|thumb|none|600px|SWAT officer on the right handling a 3-shot Ithaca.]]


==Stun Gun==
==Remington 870==
Thorsen is seen using a stun launcher that fires bean bags to subdue the bail jumper.
In Chicago, Thorson finds out that Bernando ([[Thomas Rosales Jr.]]), the bail jumper he's after, has a [[Remington 870]] shotgun on his couch.
[[Image:Hunt 019.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]
[[Image:Remington870LONGFolder.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Remington 870 Police Magnum with stock extended and extended magazine - 12 gauge]]
[[Image:Hunt 028.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bernando ([[Thomas Rosales Jr.]]) sits on a couch next to a Remington 870 with extended magazine and factory pistol grip - 12 gauge.]]


=Rifles=
==Winchester Model 70==
==Winchester Model 70==
A Los Angeles police sniper uses a [[Winchester Model 70]] rifle.
A Los Angeles SWAT police sniper uses a [[Winchester Model 70]] rifle.
[[Image:Hunt 020.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]
[[Image:Pre64WinModel70.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Winchester Model 70 - .30-06]]
[[Image:Hunt 020.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Los Angeles SWAT police sniper uses a [[Winchester Model 70]] rifle.]]


==Smith & Wesson Model 36==
Det. Spota ([[Richard Venture]]) is seen waving around his [[Smith & Wesson Model 36]] when Thorsen finds him at his home drunk.
[[Image:Hunt 025.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]


==Remington 870==
==M16A1==
In Chicago, Thorsen finds out that Bernando ([[Thomas Rosales Jr.]]), the bail jumper he's after, has a [[Remington 870]] shotgun on his couch.
In the climax of the film, Rocco Mason ([[Tracey Walter]]) uses an [[M16A1]] fitted with a night scope to hold Thorsons wife hostage.  SWAT officers are also seen with the M16A1.
[[Image:Hunt 028.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]
[[Image:M16A1w30rdMag.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M16A1 with 30 Round magazine - 5.56x45mm]]
[[Image:Hunt 033.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rocco Mason ([[Tracey Walter]]) uses an [[M16A1]] fitted with a night scope.]]
[[Image:Hunt 021.jpg|thumb|none|600px|At the bottom left, a SWAT officer is armed with the M16A1.]]


==Walther P5==
=Other=
Bernando holds a young girl hostage with a [[Walther P5]] while confronting Thorsen on the elevated train.
==Bean Bag Launcher==
[[Image:Hunt 032.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]
Thorson is seen using a launcher that fires bean bags to subdue the bail jumper.
[[Image:Hunt 019.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Thorson is seen using a launcher that fires bean bags.]]


==M16A1==
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In the climax of the film, Rocco Mason ([[Tracey Walter]]) uses an [[M16A1]] fitted with a night scope to hold Thorsen's wife hostage.  SWAT members are also seen with the M16A1.
[[Image:Hunt 033.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]


==Beretta Jetfire==
[[Category:Movie]]
Thorsen is seen carrying a [[Beretta Jetfire]] in his ankle at the climax.
[[Category:Crime]]
[[Image:Hunt 035.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]
[[Category:Comedy]]
[[Category:Drama]]

Latest revision as of 19:04, 29 July 2023


The Hunter
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Theatrical Release Poster
Country Error creating thumbnail: File missingUnited States
Directed by Buzz Kulik
Release Date 1980
Studio Rastar
Distributor Paramount
Main Cast
Character Actor
Ralph "Papa" Thorson Steve McQueen
Ritchie Blumenthal Eli Wallach
Spota Richard Venture
Rocco Mason Tracey Walter
Sheriff Strong Ben Johnson
Bernardo Thomas Rosales Jr.




The Hunter is the 1980 action film that marked the final film role for Steve McQueen. The film dramatized the real life exploits of bounty hunter Ralph Thorson.

The following weapons were used in the film The Hunter:


Handguns

M1911A1

The main handgun of bounty hunter Ralph "Papa" Thorson (Steve McQueen) is an M1911A1.

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M1911A1 - .45 ACP.
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Ralph 'Papa' Thorson (Steve McQueen) holds an M1911A1 to the head of Tommy Price (LeVar Burton).
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Thorsen with his pistol.

Colt New Service

When Thorson goes to the sheriff's office, Sheriff Strong (Ben Johnson) pulls a Colt New Service revolver with stag grips in order to warn off the bounty hunter.

Colt New Service 1935-1936 - .357 magnum.
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When Thorson goes to the sheriff's office, Sheriff Strong (Ben Johnson) pulls his Colt New Service revolver.

Smith & Wesson Model 36

Det. Spota (Richard Venture) is seen waving around his Smith & Wesson Model 36 when Thorson finds him at his home drunk.

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Smith and Wesson Model 36 - .38 special - 5 shot
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Spota (Richard Venture) waves around his Smith & Wesson Model 36.

Walther P38

Bernando (Thomas Rosales Jr.) holds a young girl hostage with a Walther P38 while confronting Thorson on the elevated train.

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Walther P38 with black grips - 9mm
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Bernando (Thomas Rosales Jr.) holds the Walther P38 on the young hostage.

Beretta Jetfire

Thorson (Steve McQueen) is seen carrying a nickel-plated Beretta Jetfire that is strapped to his ankle during the school confrontation.

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A nickel Beretta 950BS Jetfire (.25 ACP‎) as used in The Spirit. The weapon pictured here was Eva Mendes actual pistol in the film.
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Thorson (Steve McQueen) is seen carrying a nickel-plated Beretta Jetfire that is strapped to his ankle.

Shotguns

Ithaca 37

An Ithaca 37 shotgun with an extended mag tube is seen in Thorson's trunk when he goes to apprehend a bail jumper. Los Angeles police also are seen handling a 3-shot Ithaca.

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Ithaca 37 with extended magazine tube - 12 Gauge
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An Ithaca 37 shotgun with an extended mag tube is seen in Thorson's trunk when he goes to apprehend a bail jumper.
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Ithaca Model 37 riot version - 12 Gauge
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SWAT officer on the right handling a 3-shot Ithaca.

Remington 870

In Chicago, Thorson finds out that Bernando (Thomas Rosales Jr.), the bail jumper he's after, has a Remington 870 shotgun on his couch.

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Remington 870 Police Magnum with stock extended and extended magazine - 12 gauge
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Bernando (Thomas Rosales Jr.) sits on a couch next to a Remington 870 with extended magazine and factory pistol grip - 12 gauge.

Rifles

Winchester Model 70

A Los Angeles SWAT police sniper uses a Winchester Model 70 rifle.

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Winchester Model 70 - .30-06
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A Los Angeles SWAT police sniper uses a Winchester Model 70 rifle.


M16A1

In the climax of the film, Rocco Mason (Tracey Walter) uses an M16A1 fitted with a night scope to hold Thorsons wife hostage. SWAT officers are also seen with the M16A1.

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M16A1 with 30 Round magazine - 5.56x45mm
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Rocco Mason (Tracey Walter) uses an M16A1 fitted with a night scope.
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At the bottom left, a SWAT officer is armed with the M16A1.

Other

Bean Bag Launcher

Thorson is seen using a launcher that fires bean bags to subdue the bail jumper.

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Thorson is seen using a launcher that fires bean bags.