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The Hunger S1E1 — The Swords

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The Hunger•Season 1•Episode 1

The Swords

6.2/10 · 264 votesJul 20, 199728 min

Ranked #5 of 22 in Season 1•+0.4 vs season avg

A man gets into a relationship with a woman who can survive being peirced by swords.

Directed byTony Scott

Written byHoward A. Rodman

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Seasons2

Cast1

Terence Stamp

Terence Stamp

The Host

Crew4

Tony Scott

Tony Scott

Director

Howard A. Rodman

Howard A. Rodman

Writer

R

Robert Aickman

Story

Adam Somner

Adam Somner

Second Assistant Director

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Episode Summary

"The Swords" is episode 1 of The Hunger season 1. It scored 6.2/10 from 264 votes, ranking #5 of 22 episodes this season (season average 5.8). Directed by Tony Scott and written by Howard A. Rodman, it aired on July 20, 1997.

Next: E2 · Menage a Trois Best of Season 1