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Movie Description Steve McQueen's last movie is a fitting tribute to his memorable talent. He portrays real-life bounty hunter Ralph "Papa" Thorson, who made a long career out of apprehending more than 5,000 criminals and bail jumpers. Thorson's tough antics (featuring a few memorable car chases) are tempered by his touching relationship with his pregnant wife Dotty (Kathryn Harrold)--and his love of antique toys and Tchaikovsky. During the course of the film, Thorson chases down fugitives in Illinois, Texas, and Nebraska, as he himself is pursued by a psychotic killer., Steve McQueen's last movie is a fitting tribute to his memorable talent. He portrays real-life bounty hunter Ralph "Papa" Thorson, who made a long career out of apprehending more than 5,000 criminals and bail jumpers. Thorson's tough antics (featuring a few memorable car chases) are tempered by his touching relationship with his pregnant wife Dotty (Kathryn Harrold).
Synopsis Steve McQueen, in his final role, plays Papa Thorson, a modern-day bounty hunter with a love of antique toys and Tchaikovsky. In the course of the film, Thorson chases down fugitives in Illinois, Texas, and Nebraska, is himself pursued by a psychotic killer, and helps his pregnant girlfriend with her Lamaze instruction.
Film Notes Color by Metrocolor.
Last film for actor Steve McQueen.
The film is based on the book by Christopher Keane and the life of Ralph Thorson.
DVD Features:
Region 1 Encoding Keep Case Widescreen Anamorphic Audio: Dolby Digital Mono - English Additional Release Material: Trailer - 1. Original Theatrical Interactive Features: Interactive Menus Scene Selection
Industry Reviews "...It's fun to see car-and-cycle aficionado McQueen playing a lousy driver who can't parallel park..." USA Today - Mike Clark (08/17/2001)
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