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Manhunter (1986)

โ€œIt's just you and me now, sportโ€ฆโ€

7.0/10 ยท 1,599 votes 2h 0m r ThrillerHorrorCrime

#24 of 63 films from 1986 #612 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Michael Mann ยท Written by Michael Mann, Thomas Harris

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Overview

FBI Agent Will Graham, retired after catching notorious cannibal Hannibal Lecter, returns to duty to engage in a risky cat-and-mouse game with Lecter to capture a new killer.

Cast

William L. Petersenas Will Graham
Tom Noonanas Francis Dollarhyde
Joan Allenas Reba McClane
Brian Coxas Dr. Hannibal Lecktor
Dennis Farinaas Jack Crawford
Stephen Langas Freddy Lounds
Kim Greistas Molly Graham
David Seamanas Kevin Graham
Benjamin Hendricksonas Dr. Frederick Chilton
Chris Elliottas Zeller
Michael Talbottas Geehan
Dan Butleras Jimmy Price
Paul Perrias Dr. Sidney Bloom
Patricia Charbonneauas Mrs. Sherman

Facts

Release dateAugust 15, 1986
Runtime120 min (2h 0m) โ€” longer as the 1986 average of 102 min
GenresThriller, Horror, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$15,000,000
Box office$8,620,929 (0.6ร— budget)
IMDbtt0091474

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Questions

How long is Manhunter?
Manhunter runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).
Is Manhunter worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7/10 across 1,599 votes, which places it #24 of 63 films released in 1986 in this index (top 63%) and #612 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Manhunter?
Manhunter was directed by Michael Mann. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Heat (1995), The Insider (1999), The Last of the Mohicans (1992).
Who stars in Manhunter?
William L. Petersen as Will Graham; Tom Noonan as Francis Dollarhyde; Joan Allen as Reba McClane; Brian Cox as Dr. Hannibal Lecktor; Dennis Farina as Jack Crawford; Stephen Lang as Freddy Lounds.
What is Manhunter rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Manhunter?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/2792.

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