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.

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

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.

Distributor: Magnolia Pictures

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