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Sunchaser

Original title: The Sunchaser
  • 1996
  • R
  • 2h 2m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
5.5K
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Woody Harrelson and Jon Seda in Sunchaser (1996)
Dark ComedyPsychological DramaRoad TripCrimeDrama

A prestigious oncologist learns a valuable lesson in humility and is forced to reexamine his relationship with medicine and his life in general when Brandon, a young patient and convicted fo... Read allA prestigious oncologist learns a valuable lesson in humility and is forced to reexamine his relationship with medicine and his life in general when Brandon, a young patient and convicted for murder, kidnaps him at gunpoint.A prestigious oncologist learns a valuable lesson in humility and is forced to reexamine his relationship with medicine and his life in general when Brandon, a young patient and convicted for murder, kidnaps him at gunpoint.

  • Director
    • Michael Cimino
  • Writer
    • Charles Leavitt
  • Stars
    • Woody Harrelson
    • Jon Seda
    • Anne Bancroft
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    5.5K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Michael Cimino
    • Writer
      • Charles Leavitt
    • Stars
      • Woody Harrelson
      • Jon Seda
      • Anne Bancroft
    • 31User reviews
    • 15Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Woody Harrelson
    Woody Harrelson
    • Dr. Michael Reynolds
    Jon Seda
    Jon Seda
    • Brandon 'Blue' Monroe
    Anne Bancroft
    Anne Bancroft
    • Dr. Renata Baumbauer
    Alexandra Tydings
    Alexandra Tydings
    • Victoria Reynolds
    Matt Mulhern
    • Dr. Chip Byrnes
    Talisa Soto
    Talisa Soto
    • Navajo Woman
    Richard Bauer
    • Dr. Bradford
    Victor Aaron
    • Webster Skyhorse
    Lawrence Pressman
    Lawrence Pressman
    • Agent in Charge Collier
    Michael O'Neill
    Michael O'Neill
    • Agent Moreland
    Harry Carey Jr.
    Harry Carey Jr.
    • Cashier
    Carmen Dell'Orefice
    Carmen Dell'Orefice
    • Arabella
    Brooke Ashley
    • Calantha Reynolds
    Andrea Roth
    Andrea Roth
    • Head Nurse
    Bob Minor
    Bob Minor
    • Deputy Lynch
    Sal Landi
    Sal Landi
    • Deputy #2
    Harper Roisman
    • Mr. Vogel
    Kelly Perine
    Kelly Perine
    • Fellow in Oncology
    • Director
      • Michael Cimino
    • Writer
      • Charles Leavitt
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews31

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    youngblood_16

    OK movie

    The movie was ok, it wasnt boring. i saw it with my friend and she thought the movies was good too. The ending was the big disappointment for me though, it was really confusing. Jon Seda did a really good job in this movie. I recommend this movie to every one:) I give it a ***out of *****
    davidsgutierrez

    Good movie

    It's not the greatest movie, but it's entertaining. So many people hating on here, just relax and enjoy a movie, stop being so critical of everything, especially all you wanna be Hollywood critic's! Just shut up!
    martymaster

    A touching story

    This is a sad story about a boy who is dying of cancer and how he kidnaps his doctor,for him to bring him to a holy place that he thinks can save his life.

    The movie shows how the boy is not willing to give up hope about finding the holy mountain where he can rest his sole. You can't help not feeling sorry for the 16year old boy,and especially when you hear about what he has been through.

    Woody Harrelson plays one of his best roles ever as the doctor who starts to believe in the boy and are willing to sacrifice everything to help him. The young boy is played by Jon Seda who does an amazing job.

    This is a great story that teaches you not to give up hope and fight for what you believe in.

    See the movie and find out what I mean.
    7Sunny-22

    SunChaser is a good movie about hope

    SunChaser is a kind of movie you like or you dislike. Its about a criminal boy who has nothing to lose because he will die in a few weeks. So he kidnaps his doctor to find an Indian cure. This doctor realizes that his life is at a point that he has everything to lose but his soul. So he has to find a cure as well.

    I really loved Sunchaser. The atmosphere off the story breaths hope. It is not to late to learn to live untill your last breath. So if you have 2 hours to spare, and you don't want to rent an Adam Sandler or Jerry Bruckheimer video, rent this one. You won't be disappointed.
    8jgoxide17

    its really emotional

    i think this film is really emotional to watch because it shows hurt, pain, hope and excitement all in one film. Jon Seda who plays blue gives an excellent performance in this film and i reckon deserves an Oscar!. i believe this film should be an example of the desperation of some people in the world, who go to any lengths to save their lives or what they believe in. Woody Harrelson also gives what i reckon is one of his best ever performances. he seems to be able to use his character as a doctor to his full advantage, and yet show an understanding side to blue. I really would recommend anybody to watch this film, because it is such an eye opener.

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    • Trivia
      This is Michael Cimino's biggest box-office flop. The film grossed less than thirty thousand dollars domestically on a thirty-one million dollar budget (and while this made the least money, Heaven's Gate, on the other hand, lost the most money).
    • Goofs
      The bullet hole in the windshield of the car is clearly visible a few seconds before the bullet is fired.
    • Quotes

      [last lines]

      Brandon 'Blue' Monroe: May beauty be before me. May beauty be behind me. May beauty be above me. May beauty be below me. May beauty be all around me.

    • Crazy credits
      For Hal
    • Connections
      Referenced in Paradis express (1997)
    • Soundtracks
      What a Difference a Day Makes
      Written by María Grever (as Maria Grever) and Stanley Adams

      Performed by Little Esther Phillips (as Esther Phillips)

      Courtesy of Columbia Records

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 29, 1996 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Navajo
    • Also known as
      • The Sunchaser
    • Filming locations
      • Ouray, Colorado, USA(Road trip scenes.)
    • Production companies
      • Appledown Films Inc.
      • Joseph S. Vecchio Entertainment
      • Monarchy Enterprises B.V.
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $21,508
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $13,845
      • Oct 27, 1996
    • Gross worldwide
      • $21,508
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 2 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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