Edition |
[Widescreen.]. |
Description |
1 videodisc (approximately 102 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
System Details |
DVD, region 1, NTSC, 5.1 Dolby Digital, widescreen (2.35:1 aspect ratio). |
Cast |
Willem Dafoe, Frances O'Connor, Morgana Davies, Finn Woodlock, Sam Neill. |
Credits |
Director of photography, Robert Humphreys ; editor, Roland Gallois ; original score, Matteo Zingales, Michael Lira, Andrew Lancaster. |
Note |
Originally released as a motion picture in 2011. |
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Based on the novel by Julia Leigh. |
Summary |
Martin, a skilled and ruthless mercenary, posing as a scientist 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 proceeds to set up base camp at a broken-down farmhouse, where he stays with a family, becoming increasingly close to them. However, as his attachment grows, Martin is led down a path of unforeseen dangers, complicating his deadly mission. |
Note |
Special features: commentary with director Daniel Nettheim and producer Vincent Sheehan; making of The hunter; deleted scenes; theatrical trailer. |
Audience |
MPAA rating: R; for language and brief violence. |
Awards |
Australian Film Institute (2012): Best cinematography, best original music score. |
Language |
English dialogue with optional Spanish subtitles; Closed-captioned. |
Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
Subject |
Wilderness areas -- Australia -- Tasmania -- Drama.
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Hunters -- Australia -- Tasmania -- Drama.
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Mercenary troops -- Australia -- Tasmania -- Drama.
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Thylacine -- Drama.
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Extinct animals -- Australia -- Tasmania -- Drama.
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Tasmania -- Drama.
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Bosques -- Teatro.
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Caza -- Teatro.
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Genre/Form |
Action and adventure films.
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Fiction films.
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Film adaptations.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Feature films -- Australia.
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Added Author |
Nettheim, Daniel. Director. Screenwriter.
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Sheehan, Vincent. Producer.
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Addison, Alice. Screenwriter.
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Fimeri, Wain. Screenwriter.
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Dafoe, Willem. Actor.
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O'Connor, Frances, 1967- Actor.
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Davies, Morgana. Actor.
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Woodlock, Finn. Actor.
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Neill, Sam. Actor.
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Humphreys, Robert. Cinematographer.
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Gallois, Roland. Film editor.
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Zingales, Matteo. Composer.
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Lira, Michael. Composer.
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Lancaster, Andrew. Composer.
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Leigh, Julia, 1970-
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Screen Australia.
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Porchlight Films.
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Magnolia Home Entertainment (Firm)
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Screen NSW (New South Wales)
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Screen Tasmania.
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Fulcrum Media Finance (Firm)
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Madman Entertainment (Firm)
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Entertainment One (Firm : India)
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Standard No. |
876964004695 |
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876964004701 |
Music No. |
10469 Magnolia Home Entertainment |
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