Hunter
Hunter is an American police drama television series created by Frank Lupo, and starring Fred Dryer as Sgt. Rick Hunter and Stepfanie Kramer as Sgt. Dee Dee McCall, which ran on NBC from 1984 to 1991. However, Kramer left after the sixth season to pursue other acting and musical opportunities. In the seventh season, Hunter partnered with two different women officers. The titular character, Sgt. Rick Hunter, was a wily, physically imposing, and often rule-breaking homicide detective with the Los Angeles Police Department. The show's main characters, Hunter and McCall, resolve many of their cases by shooting dead the perpetrators. The show's executive producer during the first season was Stephen J. Cannell, whose company produced the series.
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Plot Summary
A decorated Vietnam veteran, Sergeant Jack Mather, is framed for a crime he didn't commit and loses everything. Upon his release from prison, he embarks on a relentless quest for vengeance against the corrupt officials and criminals who orchestrated his downfall. Mather uses his formidable combat skills and unwavering determination to systematically dismantle the operation that ruined his life, seeking justice in a system that failed him.
Critical Reception
Hunter received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many criticizing its predictable plot and generic action sequences. While Lee Marvin's performance was sometimes noted, the film as a whole was seen as a formulaic revenge thriller that failed to offer anything new to the genre. Audiences were similarly divided, with some appreciating the straightforward action, while others found it lacking in substance.
What Reviewers Say
- Lee Marvin's stoic presence anchors a by-the-numbers revenge plot.
- The action sequences are competent but lack originality.
- The film suffers from a predictable narrative and underdeveloped characters.
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Fun Fact
This was one of the final films to feature Lee Marvin before his death in 1987, though it was released posthumously in 1991.
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