The Hunger
"Nothing human loves forever."
Originally released in 1983. The Hunger is a horror/drama film. directed by Tony Scott.
Starring Catherine Deneuve, David Bowie, and Susan Sarandon
Synopsis
Five-thousand-year-old vampire Miriam promises her lovers the gift of eternal life. When John, her cellist companion for centuries, discovers that he has suddenly begun growing old, he attempts to seek out the help of Dr. Sarah Roberts, a researcher on the mechanisms of aging.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 29, 1983
42 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (628 votes)
Budget
$10M
Production budget
Box Office
$10.2M
1.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Catherine Deneuve
as Miriam Blaylock
David Bowie
as John Blaylock
Susan Sarandon
as Sarah Roberts
Cliff DeYoung
as Tom Haver
Beth Ehlers
as Alice Cavender
Dan Hedaya
as Lieutenant Allegrezza
Rufus Collins
as Charlie Humphries
Suzanne Bertish
as Phyllis
James Aubrey
as Ron
Ann Magnuson
as Young Woman from Disco
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $10,000,000
- Revenue
- $10,200,000
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- The Richard Shepherd Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Hunger about?
Five-thousand-year-old vampire Miriam promises her lovers the gift of eternal life. When John, her cellist companion for centuries, discovers that he has suddenly begun growing old, he attempts to ...
Who directed The Hunger?
The Hunger was directed by Tony Scott.
How long is The Hunger?
The Hunger has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was The Hunger released?
The Hunger was released on April 29, 1983 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Hunger?
The main cast of The Hunger includes Catherine Deneuve, David Bowie, Susan Sarandon, Cliff DeYoung, Beth Ehlers.
Is The Hunger worth watching?
The Hunger has a user rating of 6.6/10 based on 628 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.