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Star Hunter (1996): Cast

Star Hunter (1996) movie poster

Star Hunter is a 1996 sci-fi horror film directed by Cole S. McKay, starring Christopher Ray as Star Hunter (second unit), Roddy McDowall and Fred Olen Ray. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes.

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Star Hunter (1996) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 20m (80 min)
Director
Cole S. McKay
Genres
Horror , Sci-Fi , Action
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Star Hunter About?

The premise of Star Hunter without spoilers.

An open season erupts on Earth as the Star Hunters—space monsters that hunt helpless creatures for sport—descend. After a high‑school football team and their cheerleaders lose a game, their bus takes a wrong turn, plunging them into the hunters’ deadly arena where the real match begins.

Star Hunter Themes & Keywords

· 19 tags
  • origami
  • teenager
  • serial killer
  • robot
  • school bus driver
  • murder of a police officer
  • low budget sci fi movie
  • cheerleader
  • force field
  • severed head
  • school bus
  • most dangerous game
+7 more
  • gunfight
  • football player
  • fire
  • decapitation
  • axe
  • alien
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

Star Hunter Cast & Characters

Christopher Ray leads the cast as Star Hunter (second unit), with Roddy McDowall as Riecher and Fred Olen Ray as Tracker. Directed by Cole S. McKay; 15 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Star Hunter

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From the director

More from Cole S. McKay

More films directed by Cole S. McKay: 3 Musketeers and 200 MPH.

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Cars

Cars in Star Hunter

2 cars on screen: the 1983 GMC Vandura and the 1987 Chevrolet Caprice.

  • 1983 GMC Vandura in Star Hunter 1983 GMC Vandura Important role
  • 1987 Chevrolet Caprice in Star Hunter 1987 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role
Details

Star Hunter Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Cazador de estrellas” and “Αστροκυνηγός”.

Also known as
  • Cazador de estrellas
  • Αστροκυνηγός
  • El Cazador de Estrellas
  • Звездный охотник

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FAQ

Star Hunter FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Star Hunter, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Star Hunter?

Star Hunter runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).

When was Star Hunter released?

Star Hunter was released on January 9, 1996.

Who directed Star Hunter?

Star Hunter was directed by Cole S. McKay.

More films by Cole S. McKay

Who is in the cast of Star Hunter?

Star Hunter stars Christopher Ray as Star Hunter (second unit), Roddy McDowall as Riecher and Fred Olen Ray as Tracker, among 15 credited actors.

Does Star Hunter have a post-credit scene?

No. Star Hunter has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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