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The Hunter

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Synopsis

THE HUNTER is the story of Martin, a skilled and ruthless mercenary sent into the Tasmanian wilderness on a hunt for a tiger believed to be extinct. Hired by an anonymous company that wants the tiger’s genetic material, Martin arrives in Tasmania posing as a scientist. He proceeds to set up base camp at a broken-down farmhouse, where he stays with a family whose father has gone missing. Usually a loner, Martin becomes increasingly close to the family; however, as his attachment to the family grows, Martin is led down a path of unforeseen dangers, complicating his deadly mission.

Credits

Director(s): Daniel Nettheim

Executive Producer(s): Liz Watts, Paul Wiegard

Producer(s): Vincent Sheehan

Screenwriter(s): Julia Leigh - Novel, Alice Addison- Screenplay, Wain Fimeri - Original adaptation

Cinematographer: Robert Humphreys

Editor(s): Roland Gallois

Production Designer: Steven Jones-Evans

Sound Designer: SAM PETTY and LIAM EGAN

Music: Andrew Lancaster, Michael Lira, Matteo Zingales

Principal Cast: Willem Dafoe, Frances O'Connor, Sam Neill

Director Bio

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Daniel Nettheim’s short films have won numerous prizes, including the AFI Award for Best Film and Best Screenplay. He is one of Australia’s most sought-after directors of television dramas. His credits include the award-winning series’ The Secret Life of Us, Love Is A Four Letter Word, and Last Man Standing.

Contact

Distributor: Magnolia Pictures


Public Film Contact

Magnolia Pictures
aayers@magpictures.com
310-312-2314

Stills

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