The first of three films starring one of Hollywood's toughest tough guys. with Angie Dickinson Double-crossed and shot by his partner while stealing a fortune in loot from a rival gang, Walker survives determined to seek vengeance. Two years later he is approached by a mysterious man called Yost who offers to help him have his revenge and regain his money from 'the Organisation.'
This tough, compelling thriller was filmed largely on location on the deserted island prison fortress of Alcatraz.
Screenplay by ALEXANDER JACOBS and DAVID NEWHOUSE and RAFE NEWHOUSE based on the novel The Hunter by RICHARD STARK Producers JUDD BERNARD and ROBERT CHARTOFF Director JOHN BOORMAN
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