The Hunger movie poster

The Hunger

"Nothing human loves forever."

April 29, 1983 1h 36m 6.7/10 (627 votes)

Originally released in 1983. The Hunger is a horror/drama film. directed by Tony Scott.

Starring Catherine Deneuve, David Bowie, and Susan Sarandon

Synopsis

Five-thousand-year-old vampire Miriam promises her lovers the gift of eternal life. When John, her cellist companion for centuries, discovers that he has suddenly begun growing old, he attempts to seek out the help of Dr. Sarah Roberts, a researcher on the mechanisms of aging.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 29, 1983 42 years ago
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Runtime 1h 36m 96 minutes total
User Rating 6.7/10 Good (627 votes)
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Budget $10M Production budget
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Box Office $10.2M 1.0x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$10,000,000
Revenue
$10,200,000

Production Companies

  • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
  • The Richard Shepherd Company

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Hunger about?

Five-thousand-year-old vampire Miriam promises her lovers the gift of eternal life. When John, her cellist companion for centuries, discovers that he has suddenly begun growing old, he attempts to ...

Who directed The Hunger?

The Hunger was directed by Tony Scott.

How long is The Hunger?

The Hunger has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).

When was The Hunger released?

The Hunger was released on April 29, 1983 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Hunger?

The main cast of The Hunger includes Catherine Deneuve, David Bowie, Susan Sarandon, Cliff DeYoung, Beth Ehlers.

Is The Hunger worth watching?

The Hunger has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 627 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.