MANHUNTER: THE FINAL CUT
Special Features: 40th Anniversary | New 4K Restoration
A retired criminal profiler (William Petersen) reluctantly returns to the FBI to help track down a serial killer of families and is forced to consult an expert — the imprisoned Dr. Hannibal Lecktor (Brian Cox in a subtly chilling performance). The third feature written and directed by Michael Mann is a gripping adaptation of the first of Thomas Harris’ four novels featuring the iconic murderer Lecktor, and benefits from the filmmaker's typically striking visuals as well as a top-notch supporting cast, including Tom Noonan as the hunted killer and three-time Oscar® nominee Joan Allen as his blind love interest. This new 4K final cut, overseen by Mann, enhances the film’s depth, visual clarity and sound, offering audiences the ultimate immersive version. Shot in 1985, MANHUNTER was on a frontier in both its subject matter and film form, initiating an impressive list of subsequent films and series. DIR/SCR Michael Mann, from the novel “Red Dragon” by Thomas Harris; PROD Richard Roth. U.S., 1986, color, 122 min. RATED R
Restored in 4K in 2026 by StudioCanal at L’Immagine Ritrovata laboratory, from the original 35mm A/B camera negative and a 35mm interpositive. Audio restored at Audio Mechanics laboratory, from the 35mm magnetic sound six-track master used to create a new 5.1 mix. Grading supervised by Michael Mann at Company 3 laboratory and finalized at L’Immagine Ritrovata laboratory.
In memoriam: Tom Noonan (1951—2026)
Run Time: 122 Minutes
Opening Date: Friday, July 31, 2026
Genre: Crime thriller
