The story of the 1986 film (better known internationally as Manhunter ) is a dark psychological thriller based on the novel Red Dragon by Thomas Harris. Directed by Michael Mann , it centers on the mental and physical toll of hunting a serial killer. The Reluctant Return
Will Graham (William Petersen) is a former FBI profiler living in quiet retirement with his family in Florida. He left the service after a traumatic mental breakdown caused by his last case: the capture of the cannibalistic psychiatrist, Dr. Hannibal Lecktor (spelled "Lecktor" in this version and played by Brian Cox).
Graham’s peace is shattered when his former boss, Jack Crawford (Dennis Farina), visits him. A new killer, dubbed "" by the press for the bite marks left on his victims, has methodically slaughtered two families during successive full moons. With only weeks before the next full moon, Crawford convinces a reluctant Graham to return, fearing more families will die. A Deadly Psychological Game Manhunter (1986) - IMDb