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Released Aug 28, 1958 1 hr. 48 min. War List

Reviews 41% 250+ Ratings Audience Score During the Korean War, crusty veteran fighter pilot "Iceman" Saville (Robert Mitchum) takes command of a flight of F-86 Sabre jets. Although Saville is eager to fly the military's new plane, the pilots under his command sap his enthusiasm. On the one hand he must contend with the brash young Ed Pell (Robert Wagner), while on the other he must boost the confidence of nervous Carl Abbott (Lee Philips). The three men bond in the hunt for notorious North Korean ace "Casey Jones" (Leon Lontoc). Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Sep 18 Buy Now

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Audience Member Familiar war film story about two men in love with the same woman and then forced to work together in order to survive behind enemy lines. However, although the story is a bit worn, this film does feature Robert Mitchum in the lead and director Dick Powell provides some exciting CinemaScope action, particularly the ariel sequences before Mitchum and Lee Philips get shot down. May Britt, who's someone I never heard of before, is quite good as the wife, and when I looked her up, she only did a few films before retiring after she married Sammy Davis Jr. So although it's quite a familiar story, it's well told and quite entertaining. Rated 3.5/5 Stars • Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Robert Mitchum and Robert Wagner team up with May Britt to provide aviation enthusiasts a 1950's era movie filled with exciting combat, while Mitchum romances May Britt on the ground... Bathsheba In Korea--'Well, what do you know, . . Saville, . . The Ice Man Commeth'... Love tryst and thundering planes!! Rated 2.5/5 Stars • Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/22/23 Full Review Audience Member Good war movie for aerial combat. with the assistance of the U.S military they pulled off some quite impressive sequences. Mitchum and Wagner each does memorable performances, but Wagner stands out since his character is more wild and unpredictable. Rated 3.5/5 Stars • Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/15/23 Full Review Audience Member Excellent aerial footage makes this Korean War saga worth seeing. Rated 3/5 Stars • Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/12/23 Full Review Audience Member wagner kills. the last star is basically for him. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/07/23 Full Review Audience Member The love triangle subplot is bland, but the fighter action is fun, and Robert Wagner's hipster hotshot pilot is hilarious. Rated 3/5 Stars • Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/23/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

Cast & Crew

Dick Powell Director Robert Mitchum Major Cleve Saville Robert Wagner Lt. Ed Pell May Britt Kristina "Kris" Abbott Richard Egan Colonel Dutch Imil Lee Philips 1st Lt. Carl Abbott
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The Hunters | Rotten Tomatoes (1) Mae Tinee Chicago Tribune In spite of obvious flaws, it's moderately engrossing fare. Jun 18, 2020 Full Review The Hunters | Rotten Tomatoes (2) Clyde Gilmour Maclean's Magazine As often happens in aviation thrillers, the excitement aloft is considerably more interesting than the grounded private problems of the characters. Powell, however, makes the sky blaze with fury and the film as a whole is an item worth catching. Nov 5, 2019 Full Review The Hunters | Rotten Tomatoes (3) Isabel Quigly The Spectator Thrilling air combats, a good performance from Robert Wagner as a young stinker-hero, but long, tedious patches in between. Jul 20, 2018 Full Review The Hunters | Rotten Tomatoes (4) Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Standard issue Korean War drama. Rated: C+ Aug 26, 2010 Full Review Read all reviews

Movie Info

Synopsis During the Korean War, crusty veteran fighter pilot "Iceman" Saville (Robert Mitchum) takes command of a flight of F-86 Sabre jets. Although Saville is eager to fly the military's new plane, the pilots under his command sap his enthusiasm. On the one hand he must contend with the brash young Ed Pell (Robert Wagner), while on the other he must boost the confidence of nervous Carl Abbott (Lee Philips). The three men bond in the hunt for notorious North Korean ace "Casey Jones" (Leon Lontoc).

Director
Dick Powell

Genre
War

Original Language
English

Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 28, 1958, Limited

Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 1, 2011
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Is sister Harriet a traitor in Hunters? ›

It looks an awful lot at that point like she's a traitor, and a secret Nazi. But after a while it seems like she's actually doing some kind of ruse to pump this guy for information about the Nazi's plans.

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In February 2016, Rotten Tomatoes and its parent site Flixster were sold to Comcast's Fandango Media. Warner Bros retained a minority stake in the merged entities, including Fandango.

Is Hunters a good show? ›

Hunters is fantastic. The performances are fantastic but the two standouts for me were Al Pacino, who hasn't given many great performances recently.

What is the best score on Rotten Tomatoes? ›

To date, Leave No Trace holds the site's record, with a rating of 100% and 252 positive reviews.

Did Ruth know Meyer was the wolf? ›

In the last few moments of the finale, we find out that Ruth had discovered Meyer was actually Wilhelm Zuchs, aka the Wolf, and he found out, so he tipped off the man who killed her.

Is the wolf Jonah's grandfather? ›

Season 2 of Prime Video's hit series Hunters pushes Jonah (Logan Lerman) into more treacherous waters. After killing Al Pacino's Meyer in Season 1, Jonah realized the old man was a Nazi known as the Wolf instead of his grandfather. Jonah has been on dark solo missions in the wake of the team disbanding.

Are Rotten Tomatoes ratings manipulated? ›

In a statement, Rotten Tomatoes wrote, “We take the integrity of our scores seriously and do not tolerate any attempts to manipulate them. We have a dedicated team who monitors our platforms regularly and thoroughly investigates and resolves any suspicious activity.” And yet manipulation still happens.

Has there ever been a movie with 0 Rotten Tomatoes? ›

More than 40 movies have a 0% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes, meaning they received only negative reviews. Two of the movies with 0% critic scores on Rotten Tomatoes actually have positive audience score.

What has gotten 100 on Rotten Tomatoes? ›

Here are Rotten Tomatoes' highest-rated movies that have managed to maintain a 100% score and have the highest number of reviews.
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Why was the Hunters Cancelled? ›

Sadly for Hunters, it just didn't have the audience. According to aggregate site FlixPatrol, the show didn't make the dent Prime Video was intending it to on launch, with major target areas like the UK and the USA failing to sustain their interest long enough.

What happened to Al Pacino's character in Hunters? ›

For those who remember tuning into Season 1, the big twist ending revealed that Pacino's character wasn't in fact Jonah's (Logan Lerman) long-lost grandfather, but the Nazi who killed the real Meyer in the Holocaust, Wilhelm “The Wolf” Zuchs.

Who is the main villain in Hunters? ›

The Colonel (Lena Olin) is the main antagonist in the 2020 TV series "Hunters", which appeared on Amazon Prime Video.

What movie was rated 99% by Rotten Tomatoes? ›

Critics Consensus: Paddington 2 honors its star's rich legacy with a sweet-natured sequel whose adorable visuals are matched by a story perfectly balanced between heartwarming family fare and purely enjoyable all-ages adventure.

What is considered the best movie of all time? ›

Citizen Kane (1941), starring and directed by Orson Welles, has topped several international polls, including five consecutive decades at number 1 in the British Film Institute's Sight and Sound decennial poll of critics.

What is the lowest movie on Rotten Tomatoes? ›

Rotten Tomatoes has released what it calls the 100 Worst Movies of All Time. They all scored 6% or less on the Tomatometer. Topping the list, all with a 0% rating, "Ballistic: Ecks Vs. Sever," "One Missed Call" and "Left Behind." I've heard of none of these films, so I must have really good taste in movies.

How did Sister Harriet get caught? ›

Though they weren't explicitly stated, the the details of her capture were alluded to in their brief jail chat. Harriet went to perform an abortion alone because Cleary was out drinking, and walked into a trap.

Who killed Meyer in Hunters? ›

First, we learned that Pacino's Meyer Offerman, the Professor X of this motley crew of hunters, is actually an escaped Nazi who killed the real Meyer and took his place.

Who is the antagonist in Hunters? ›

The Colonel (real name Eva Hitler, née Braun) is the main antagonist of the Amazon Prime series Hunters.

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