The Sunchaser (1996): Cast, Box Office & Plot
The Sunchaser is a 1996 crime drama directed by Michael Cimino, starring Jon Seda as Brandon 'Blue' Monroe, Woody Harrelson and John Christian Graas. It runs 2 hours 2 minutes and earned $21,508 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 2m (122 min)
- Director
- Michael Cimino
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Regency Enterprises
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Sunchaser About?
The premise of The Sunchaser without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
It began as a kidnapping. It became a journey of hope. A young half-Navajo convict dying of cancer forces a yuppie doctor to drive him to a magic healing lake.
The Sunchaser Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- cancer
- on the road
- native american
- abduction
- belief
- arizona
- friendship
- compassion
- mysticism
- escaped convict
- spiritualism
- road trip
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- navajo indian
- fugitive
- anger
- legend
- oncologist
- juvenile delinquent
- hostage
- terminal illness
- desert
- title spoken by character
- helicopter
- man wears eyeglasses
- held at gunpoint
- teenage boy
- faith
- lake
- plateau
- stockholm syndrome
- semiautomatic pistol
- husband wife relationship
- death of brother
- navajo reservation
- mountain climbing
- profanity
- girl
- gas station
- secret
- book
- car theft
- rattlesnake bite
- materialism
- police
- horseback riding
- brother brother relationship
- men's bathroom
- biker gang
- manhunt
- diner
The Sunchaser Cast & Characters
Jon Seda leads the cast as Brandon 'Blue' Monroe, with Woody Harrelson as Dr. Michael Reynolds and John Christian Graas as Young Michael Reynolds. Directed by Michael Cimino; 48 actors are credited in all.
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Director Michael Cimino
- Jon Seda as Brandon 'Blue' Monroe
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Woody Harrelson as Dr. Michael Reynolds - John Christian Graas as Young Michael Reynolds
- Carmen Dell'Orefice as Arabella Reynolds
Also Starring in The Sunchaser
· 44 more- Alexandra Tydings Victoria Reynolds
- Christopher Masterson Jimmy Reynolds
- Brooke Ashley Calantha Reynolds
- Victor Aaron Webster Skyhorse
- Harry Carey Jr. Cashier
- Anne Bancroft Dr. Renata Baumbauer
- Michael O'Neill Agent Moreland
- Robert Downey Sr. Telephone Voices
- Elaine Kagan Woman at Gas Station
- Bob Minor Deputy Lynch
- Mickey Jones Fuzzy, Biker #1
- Lawrence Pressman Agent in Charge Collier
- Andrea Roth Head Nurse
- Sal Landi Deputy #2
- Gregory Scott Cummins Biker #2
- Tony Epper Hay Hauler
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- Talisa Soto Navajo Woman
- Antwon Tanner Smokes
- Kelly Perine Fellow in Oncology
- Zoe Trilling Mini-Mart Cashier
- Betty Carvalho Rosa
- Harper Roisman Mr. Vogel
- Robert 'Bobby Z' Zajonc FBI Helicopter Pilot
- Matt Mulhern Dr. Chip Byrnes
- Andy Berman Fellow in Oncology
- Jeri Arredondo Hospital Pharmacist
- David Green First Inmate
- Richard Bauer Dr. Bradford
- Cynthia Allison CNN Reporter
- Brett Harrelson Younger Highway Patrol Officer
- Matthew Abe Surgeon
- Emil Alexander Waiter
- Kirsten Getchell Sally Byrnes
- Pam Morton Themselves
- Linda M. Duenas Waitress
- Douglas B. Hall State Trooper
- Dan B. Pastre State Trooper
- Brian Bossetta Hospital Security Guard
- Carolyn Tomlin Hospital Spokesperson
- Brian K. Francis Navajo Boy
- Alan Keller Older Highway Patrol Officer
- Eugene Boggs Surgeon
- Philip Zachary Disc Jockey
- Askia Won-Ling Jacob UCLA Student
The Sunchaser Plot Summary
What happens in The Sunchaser from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Brandon “Blue” Monroe, Jon Seda, a sixteen-year-old from East L.A. who is half-Navajo and tangled in gang life, is serving time for the murder of his abusive stepfather. During his annual medical checkup, he learns from Dr. Michael Reynolds, Woody Harrelson, a wealthy, image-conscious oncologist who has a wife named Victoria and a daughter named Calantha, that he is dying of abdominal cancer and has only a short time left to live. The news lands like a bolt, shattering Blue’s grim pragmatism and nudging him toward a desperate, almost mythic hope: a journey to the land and waters of sacred belief. The clash of two worlds—modern medicine and ancient spirituality—becomes the backbone of what follows.
Full summary
The whole story of The Sunchaser, scene by scene
The Sunchaser Box Office
The Sunchaser grossed $21,508 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$21.5K
- US & Canada
- $21.5K
The Sunchaser Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Sunchaser.
How Well Do You Know The Sunchaser?
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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What is the nickname of the teenage protagonist played by Jon Seda?
Cars in The Sunchaser
34 cars on screen, including the 1959 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible and the 1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am.
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1959 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Main role -
1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Main role -
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1995 Porsche 911 Carrera 993 Important role
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The Sunchaser FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of The Sunchaser, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Sunchaser?
The Sunchaser runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).
When was The Sunchaser released?
The Sunchaser was released on May 18, 1996.
Who directed The Sunchaser?
The Sunchaser was directed by Michael Cimino.
More films by Michael Cimino Who is in the cast of The Sunchaser?
The Sunchaser stars Jon Seda as Brandon 'Blue' Monroe, Woody Harrelson as Dr. Michael Reynolds and John Christian Graas as Young Michael Reynolds, among 48 credited actors.
How much did The Sunchaser make at the box office?
The Sunchaser grossed $21,508 worldwide.
Does The Sunchaser have a post-credit scene?
No. The Sunchaser has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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