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Cutter's Way

1981·Movie·R·109 min·6.5(179)

Cutter does everything his way. Fighting. Loving. Working. Tracking down a killer.

Alex Cutter is a boozy, belligerent and deeply cynical Vietnam veteran whose encounter with a landmine during the war has left him minus an eye, a leg and an arm. When his drifter playboy friend Richard Bone is falsely accused of murder, Cutter sets out for revenge in his own inimitable style.

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About Cutter's Way

Cutter's Way is a 1981 English-language drama, mystery and thriller film directed by Ivan Passer. The cast is led by Jeff Bridges, John Heard, Lisa Eichhorn. It has a runtime of 1h 49m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel.

Cutter's Way was produced by United Artists and Gurian Entertainment and made in United States of America. It was released on March 19, 1981, and carries a R certification.

Director
Ivan Passer
Writers
Jeffrey Alan Fiskin
Release date
March 19, 1981
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$3 million
Production
United Artists, Gurian Entertainment
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Cutter's Way cast & crew

Cutter's Way was directed by Ivan Passer and written by Jeffrey Alan Fiskin.

The cast features Jeff Bridges as Richard Bone, John Heard as Alex Cutter, Lisa Eichhorn as Maureen Cutter, 'Mo', Stephen Elliott as J. J. Cord, Arthur Rosenberg as George Swanson, and Nina van Pallandt as Woman in the Hotel.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jack Nitzsche, cinematography is by Jordan Cronenweth, and it was produced by Paul R. Gurian.

Is Cutter's Way worth watching?

Cutter's Way holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 179 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 1h 49m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama, mystery, and thriller, Cutter's Way is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Cutter's Way

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Cast of Cutter's Way

Jeff Bridges

Jeff Bridges

Richard Bone

John Heard

John Heard

Alex Cutter

Lisa Eichhorn

Lisa Eichhorn

Maureen Cutter, 'Mo'

Stephen Elliott

Stephen Elliott

J. J. Cord

Arthur Rosenberg

Arthur Rosenberg

George Swanson

Nina van Pallandt

Nina van Pallandt

Woman in the Hotel

Ann Dusenberry

Ann Dusenberry

Valerie Duran

Patricia Donahue

Patricia Donahue

Mrs. Cord

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Geraldine Baron

Susie Swanson

Katherine Pass

Katherine Pass

Toyota Woman

Francis X. McCarthy

Francis X. McCarthy

Toyota Man

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George Planco

Toyota Cop

Cutter's Way — FAQs

Where can I watch Cutter's Way in United States?

Cutter's Way is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel in United States.

Is Cutter's Way on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Cutter's Way is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.

What language is Cutter's Way in?

Cutter's Way is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Cutter's Way?

Cutter's Way runs 1 hours 49 minutes (109 minutes).

What is Cutter's Way rated?

Cutter's Way is rated R. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 179 ratings.

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