Manhunt
Manhunt

Movie spotlight

Manhunt

1978
Movie
85 min
Korean

A Chinese General seeks refuge with a mother and daughter and falls in love with the daughter while being pursued by Mongol invaders.

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IMDb6.4/10
Director: Buzz KulikGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A decorated police detective is framed for murder and must go on the run to clear his name. He is aided by a determined journalist who believes in his innocence. As they race against time to uncover the real killer, they find themselves entangled in a dangerous conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of law enforcement.

Critical Reception

Manhunt (1978) was a made-for-television film that received a mixed reception upon its release. While praised for its suspenseful plot and Peter Graves's compelling performance, some critics found the storyline to be somewhat predictable and derivative of other crime thrillers of the era.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its tense cat-and-mouse chase.

  • Peter Graves delivers a strong performance as the wrongly accused detective.

  • Some viewers found the plot convenient and the resolution anticlimactic.

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Fun Fact

Peter Graves, best known for his role as Jim Phelps in the original Mission: Impossible television series, plays a detective framed for murder in Manhunt, a stark contrast to his usual heroic or spy roles.

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