Death Hunt (1981): Cast, Ratings & Plot
Death Hunt is a 1981 action thriller directed by Peter R. Hunt, starring Charles Bronson, Ed Lauter and Henry Beckman. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes. Critics gave it 40 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Director
- Peter R. Hunt
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Twentieth Century Fox
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Death Hunt About?
The premise of Death Hunt without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Stranded on a remote island, a software developer and his partner find themselves the prey in a deadly game. A trio of relentless hunters pursue them, turning their struggle for survival into a desperate battle of wits. The hunters’ twisted pursuit pushes the couple to their limits as they fight to outmaneuver their merciless adversaries and escape the island.
Death Hunt Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- snow adventure
- fur
- executor
- manslaughter
- huntsman
- danger
- cliff
- peril
- kiss
- hunter
- big knife
- killing
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- retribution
- frozen river
- timber
- death in title
- two word title
- aerial camera shot
- forest adventure
- killing an animal
- cameo appearance
- arm caught in a trap
- fixing a roof
- poker the game
- husky the dog
- rcmp royal canadian mounted police
- vengeance
- song
- singing
- singer
- false accusation of murder
- male male kiss
- recluse
- jumping off a cliff
- marvin and dickinson
- marvin and bronson
- canada
- trapper
- dog
- yukon
- murder
- wilderness
- police
- manhunt
- mountain
- sergeant
- graveyard
- warrior
- money
- police sergeant
Death Hunt Cast
Charles Bronson leads the cast, with Ed Lauter and Henry Beckman. Directed by Peter R. Hunt; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Peter R. Hunt
Also Starring in Death Hunt
· 6 moreMore from Peter R. Hunt
More films directed by Peter R. Hunt, best-rated first: On Her Majesty's Secret Service, Rough Cut, Assassination and Hyper Sapien: People from Another Star.
Death Hunt Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Death Hunt 40 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 40 Metascore
User score 6.3
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TMDB 66% User score
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Death Hunt Plot Summary
What happens in Death Hunt from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the brutal wilderness of the Yukon Territory during 1931, an isolated American trapper named Albert Johnson (portrayed by Charles Bronson) inadvertently becomes embroiled in a gruesome underbelly when he witnesses a dog fight. A maltreated white German Shepherd, its spirit as battered as its body, catches his attention. Outraged by the scene, Johnson forcibly rescues the dog from Hazel (played by Ed Lauter), a callous trapper focused solely on exploiting animals for profit. This selfless act ignites a violent vendetta, as Hazel and his thuggish companions seek retribution against Johnson for this affront.
Full summary
The whole story of Death Hunt, scene by scene
Death Hunt Trailers & Videos
4 videos: 4 trailers.
- Trailer TV Trailer
- Trailer Trailer
- Trailer DEATH HUNT Trailer [1981]
How Well Do You Know Death Hunt?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who plays the role of the solitary trapper, Albert Johnson?
Death Hunt Also Known As
30 alternative titles, including “Ein Mann wird zur Bestie” and “Arctic Rampage”.
- Also known as
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- Ein Mann wird zur Bestie
- Arctic Rampage
- Vadászat életre-halálra
- Το τσακάλι και ο λύκος
- Halálos vadászat
- Caza Salvaje
- Смертельная охота
- Caccia selvaggia
- Chasse à mort
- Desperat jagt
- Yukon
- Caçada Implacável
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- Κυνήγι μέχρι θανάτου
- Na život a na smrt
- Смъртоносно преследване
- Kuoleman ajojahti
- Śmiertelne polowanie
- Perseguição Mortal
- Ölüm Avı
- Jagad till vanvett
- Lov do smrti
- Vinatoarea mortii
- Med døden i hælene
- Jauría humana
- 雪岭过江龙
- 죽음의 추적자
- Смертельне полювання
- شکار مرگ
- Cacera a mort
- เดธ ฮันท์
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Death Hunt FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of Death Hunt, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Death Hunt?
Death Hunt runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was Death Hunt released?
Death Hunt was released on May 21, 1981.
Who directed Death Hunt?
Death Hunt was directed by Peter R. Hunt.
More films by Peter R. Hunt Who is in the cast of Death Hunt?
Death Hunt stars Charles Bronson, Ed Lauter and Henry Beckman, among 10 credited actors.
How is Death Hunt rated?
Death Hunt has 40 on Metacritic and 66% on TMDB.
Does Death Hunt have a post-credit scene?
No. Death Hunt has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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