The Sunchaser

"It began as a kidnapping. It became a journey of hope."

Oct 25 1996 R 2h 2m
Crime, Drama

A young half-Navajo convict dying of cancer forces a yuppie doctor to drive him to a magic healing lake.

Plot

Michael Reynolds is a rich oncologist who has a one hundred seventy-five thousand dollar sports car, a multi-million dollar house, and a new boost in his career. Brandon "Blue" Monroe is a dying patient who kidnaps Reynolds. They are going to a legendary Navajo healing place while a manhunt closes in. Soon the men get closer in understanding, and to the place that may save them both.

Written by

Charles Leavitt

Directed by

Michael Cimino

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

New Regency Productions, Monarchy Enterprises B.V., Joseph S. Vecchio Entertainment, Appledown Films Inc., Warner Bros. Pictures, Vecchia, Regency Enterprises

Languages

, English

Awards

1 nomination

Scores
# of Votes
5,430
Average Rating
6.1 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA