''The Deadly Hunt'' is a 1971 American thriller

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directed by John Newland, starring

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, and

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. It was also known as ''Autumn of a Hunter'' after the title of the novel on which it was based.

Plot

A married couple are chased by two hunters.

Cast

as Ryan *

as Mason *

as Cliff *

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as Peter *

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as Martha *

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as Danny

Reception

The ''Los Angeles Times'' called it "routine, time killing."

References

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* 1971 television films 1971 films 1970s thriller films American thriller films CBS network films Films about fires Films based on American novels Films about hunters Films scored by Vic Mizzy Films shot in British Columbia 1970s English-language films 1970s American films {{US-tv-film-stub