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The Sunchaser

  • 1996
  • R
  • 2h 2m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
5.5K
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Woody Harrelson and Jon Seda in The 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
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    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews31

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    7kosmasp

    Chasing the ... what?

    If you are being told that you don't have a chance ... wouldn't you try to hold onto something that tells you there is a chance? Even if that may sound crazy to others - I mean really far out. Something that sort of happens here. And you have Woody Harrelson being the one playing it straight ... which is almost funny ... at least to a degree considering how out there he can be too. This road movie has a lot of tension, a lot of relationship and a lot of wisdom in a sense. Like what to do with life, how precious life is and how little we think about certain things that we take for granted. On the other hand, it has also scenes with a waitress that should be getting a lot of ... tips/attention - especially from male customers (surely some female or "other" too, I just hope I don't have to write that all the time but becomes a given). That scene is supposed to show flaws in our main character, though gets kind of swept to the side when a couple of minutes later there is an incident, that paints a different picture - though still abuse or offensive at least. The movie has not just good intentions but also a message if you will. About human will - no pun intended. While that is something that most can relate I reckon, the pacing and some bumps along the road may not bode well for viewers overall. Decent effort and worth a look for sure - especially if you are open to spiritual thinking (with a side dish of cynicism)
    showson2002

    Road Trip From The Brutal Hood To The Mythic Mountain

    I just caught this on my TV. It is a slice of classic road trip perfection. Woody Harrleson and Anne Bancroft add weight as big names and the script and classy camera work does the rest. the script is top shelf realism with grit and it doesn;t shy away from ripping out the brutality and venom of urban society. The young man playing 'blue' the 17 year old put away for killing his father is professional and it's a shame I haven't seen him in further films, maybe someone should offer him some work. The road trip element is great and the freeways and highways are breath taking in beauty and well used for cinematography and as a tool to push along the dialogue throughout. The urban-dust plains contrast is well thought out and the story darts form one tense setting to another. The biggest surprise with this excellent 'gem that got away' is the humour in the most unbelieve-able circumstances. I personally loved the banter between Harrleson's doc and the young guy's tough insider. Casting is credible and the addition of a heart warming, touching and spiritual story line adds visual and though-provoking undertones. The magic side story increases interest and plays with the audiences take on if this roomer is truth or a legend. The under dog 'on-the-run' plot is gripping and apart from the use of the f word and graphic scenes of shootings this could have been a successful family film. I wonder if this movie gained any awards or acclaim as it definitely deserves some (if there is any justice). This is a buried treasure in the dust of forgotten film. Nice work by all creates a thought-provoking drama with some excellent landscapes of rock formations and dusty plains. Catch it if you get a chance.
    5smoothstrat

    Great acting, decent plot, worst sound track ever!

    We just viewed this on Netflix.... the plot is credible and interesting. The acting is very good. But we couldn't help but get distracted by a soundtrack that was nothing less that ridiculous. Who in the heck did this?? The backing music was sometimes out of a spaghetti western, then street rap, the gospel and just never really worked with the plot and acting.

    Though the plot was interesting and kept us engaged, the ending was most definitely "lackluster" - what a bummer.. It made little sense, it is like they ran out of film and just threw something together for the last 5-mins. Too bad, we liked it until the end, despite the soundtrack.
    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.
    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.

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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 Knockin' on Heaven's Door (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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    • Release date
      • October 25, 1996 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Navajo
    • Also known as
      • Güneşin Peşinde
    • 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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