
The Hunger
“Nothing human loves forever.”
Overview
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.
Where to Watch (US)
Details
- Director
- Tony Scott
- Written by
- Whitley Strieber, Michael Thomas, James Costigan
- Produced by
- Richard Shepherd
- Composers
- Denny Jaeger, Michel Rubini
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
Keywords
Links
Trailer
Podcasts
The Evolution of Horror — VAMPIRES: Pt 14 - The Hunger (1983) & Near Dark (1987)







