Death Hunt
1981, English. Directed by Peter R. Hunt.
Savage pursuit in the wilderness!
Yukon Territory, Canada, November 1931. Albert Johnson, a trapper who lives alone in the mountains, buys a dog almost dead after a brutal dogfight, a good deed that will put him in trouble.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 218 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Peter R. HuntDirector
- Charles BronsonAlbert Johnson
- Lee MarvinRCMP Sgt. Edgar Millen
- Andrew StevensRCMP Const. Alvin Adams
- Carl WeathersGeorge Washington Lincoln 'Sundog' Brown
- Ed LauterHazel
- Scott HylandsRCAF Pilot Capt. Hank Tucker
- Angie DickinsonVanessa McBride
- Henry BeckmanBill Luce
- William SandersonNed Warren
- Jon CedarHawkins
- James O'ConnellHurley
- Len LesserLewis
Details
- Released
- 15 April 1981
- Country
- Hong Kong, United States of America
- Written by
- Mark Victor, Michael Grais
- Budget
- $10M
- Box office
- $5M
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News & fan talk
What Death Hunt is based on
Death Hunt is based on a true story.
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Death Hunt: quick answers
Is Death Hunt worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 218 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Death Hunt?
Death Hunt runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Does Death Hunt have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Death Hunt. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Death Hunt parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Death Hunt is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Death Hunt on?
Death Hunt isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 15 April 1981. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Death Hunt?
If you liked Death Hunt, try Butcher's Crossing, Little Big Man, The Mountain Men.
Who directed Death Hunt?
Death Hunt (1981) was directed by Peter R. Hunt and stars Charles Bronson, Lee Marvin, Andrew Stevens.
What is Death Hunt based on?
Death Hunt is based on a true story.