Fate Is the Hunter
Seen it?1964 | 106 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (40% on Rotten Tomatoes) and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 46 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1964: an older pace and style.
An airline executive refuses to believe that pilot error, by his friend, caused a fatal crash and persists in looking for another reason.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
40% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$5 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 21K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ralph Nelson
- Glenn FordSam McBane
- Jane RussellSelf
- Rod TaylorCaptain Jack Savage
- Suzanne PleshetteMartha Webster
- Nancy KwanSally Fraser
- Wally CoxRalph Bundy
- Nehemiah PersoffBen Sawyer
- Mark StevensMickey Doolan
- Max ShowalterDan Crawford
- Constance TowersPeg Burke