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.
The Hunger (1983) is a 1h 36min horror feature film by Tony Scott. Five-thousand-year-old vampire Miriam promises her lovers the gift of eternal life. Selected for Romford Horror Festival (2022).
Key facts
Cast
Catherine Deneuve, David Bowie, Susan Sarandon, Cliff DeYoung, Beth Ehlers, Dan Hedaya, Rufus Collins, Suzanne Bertish
Original language
English
First release
April 29, 1983 (Canada)
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Home video distributors
MGM/UA Home Video (United States)
Based on
The Hunger
Setting
New York City
Crew
Screenplay
James Costigan, Michael Thomas
Producer
Richard Shepherd
Cinematography
Stephen Goldblatt
Editing
Pamela Power
Music
Denny Jaeger, Michel Rubini
Special makeup effects
Antony Clavet, Carl Fullerton, Dick Smith, Doug Drexler, Peter Montagna
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- Fantasmagoría - Festival de Cine Fantástico y de Terror de Medellín 2024 - Muestra Weird y Experimental
- Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema 2023 generic
- Grimmfest 2023
- Romford Horror Festival 2022
- OffScreen Film Festival 2018 - VAMPIRES SUCK!
- !f Istanbul International Independent Film Festival 2016 generic
- Outfest: Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Film Festival 2004 generic
- Cannes Film Festival 1983 generic
Titles
| Original title | The Hunger | |
| Québec French title | Les Prédateurs |
VHS & home video releases
| VHS | MGM/UA Home Video (cat. no. M800281) | 1991, United States, slipcase |
| VHS | MGM/UA Home Video (cat. no. MV800281) | 1991, United States, book box |
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | Canada | April 29, 1983 |
| Theatrical | Netherlands | April 29, 1983 |
| Theatrical | Norway | April 29, 1983 |
| Theatrical | Sweden | April 29, 1983 |
| Theatrical | United States | April 29, 1983 |
| Theatrical | Brazil | May 19, 1983 |
| Theatrical | Germany | June 17, 1983 |
| Theatrical | France | July 13, 1983 |
| Theatrical | Italy | August 12, 1983 |
| Theatrical | Spain | October 20, 1983 |
| Theatrical | Japan | April 7, 1984 |
| Theatrical | Brazil | July 15, 2005 |
| Theatrical | Brazil | September 9, 2005 |
| Theatrical | France | February 4, 2009 |
| Theatrical | Colombia | October 18, 2024 |
| Classification | Germany | 16 |
| Classification | United States | R |
Versions & editions
| Home video VHS | United States | 1991 M800281 |
| Home video VHS | United States | 1991 MV800281 |
| Home video | Czech Republic | September 1, 1994 |
Full credits
| Director | Tony Scott |
| Cast | Catherine Deneuve (Miriam Blaylock), David Bowie (John Blaylock), Susan Sarandon (Sarah Roberts), Cliff DeYoung (Tom Haver), Beth Ehlers (Alice Cavender), Dan Hedaya (Lieutenant Allegrezza), Rufus Collins (Charlie Humphries), Suzanne Bertish (Phyllis), James Aubrey (Ron), Ann Magnuson (Young Woman from Disco), John Stephen Hill (Young Man from Disco), Shane Rimmer (Arthur Jelinek), Peter Murphy (Performer in Club (uncredited)), Douglas Lambert (TV Host), Bessie Love (Lillybelle), John Pankow (1st Phone Booth Youth), Willem Dafoe (2nd Phone Booth Youth), Sophie Ward (Girl in London House), Philip Sayer (Boy in London House), Lise Hilboldt (Waiting Room Nurse), Michael Howe (1st Intern), Edward Wiley (2nd Intern), Richard Robles (Skater), George Camiller (Eumenes), Oke Wambu (Egyptian Slave), Kent Miller (Cadaver), Fred Yockers (Cadaver), Susan Hunter (Cadaver), James Wassenich (Cadaver), Allan Richards (Cadaver), Hilary Six (Cadaver), Carole-Ann Scott (Cadaver), Howard Blake (Restaurant Pianist (uncredited)), Darrell Brook (Nurse in Hospital (uncredited)), Jane Leeves ((uncredited)), Derek Lyons (Dancer in Club (uncredited)), James Payne (Taxi Driver at Hotel (uncredited)) |
| Screenplay | James Costigan, Michael Thomas |
| Producer | Richard Shepherd |
| Cinematography | Stephen Goldblatt |
| Editing | Pamela Power |
| Music | Denny Jaeger, Michel Rubini |
| Production design | Brian Morris |
| Special makeup effects | Antony Clavet, Carl Fullerton, Dick Smith, Doug Drexler, Peter Montagna |
| Visual effects | David Allen, Garth Inns, Graham Longhurst, Paul Corbould, Roger Dicken |
| Costumes | Milena Canonero |
Additional data: TMDB.
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
