The Hunters
"Mightiest thrill-shocked adventure spectacle of the super-sonic age !"
Originally released in 1958. The Hunters is a war/action film. directed by Dick Powell.
Starring Robert Mitchum, Robert Wagner, and Richard Egan
Synopsis
With its electrifying flight sequences and high-powered cast, The Hunters is a mesmerizing film based on the best-selling novel by veteran fighter pilot James Salter. Set during the height of the Korean War, the story centers on Major Cleve Saville (Robert Mitchum), a master of the newly operational F-86 Sabre fighter jets. But adept as he is at flying, Saville¹s personal life takes a nosedive when he falls in love with his wingman¹s (Lee Philips) beautiful wife (May Britt). To make matters worse, Saville must cope with a loud-mouthed rookie (Robert Wagner) in a daring rescue mission that threatens all their lives in this well-crafted war drama.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 1, 1958
67 years ago
Runtime
1h 48m
108 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (24 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Robert Mitchum
as Major Cleve Saville
Robert Wagner
as Lt. Ed Pell
Richard Egan
as Colonel Dutch Imil, CO 54th Fighter Group
May Britt
as Kristina 'Kris' Abbott
Lee Philips
as 1st Lt. Carl Abbott
John Gabriel
as 1st Lt. Corona
Stacy Harris
as Col. Monk Moncavage
Victor Sen Yung
as Korean farmer
Candace Lee
as Korean Child
Aki Aleong
as MIG Pilot
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Hunters about?
With its electrifying flight sequences and high-powered cast, The Hunters is a mesmerizing film based on the best-selling novel by veteran fighter pilot James Salter. Set during the height of the K...
Who directed The Hunters?
The Hunters was directed by Dick Powell.
How long is The Hunters?
The Hunters has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
When was The Hunters released?
The Hunters was released on September 1, 1958 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Hunters?
The main cast of The Hunters includes Robert Mitchum, Robert Wagner, Richard Egan, May Britt, Lee Philips.