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While fixing a flat tire, artist Anne Benton (Jodie Foster) sees a mob killing. She reports the murder to the local police, but they are unable to protect her from Mafia don Lino Avoca (Vincent Price), who orders hitman Milo (Dennis Hopper) to track her down and kill her. Anne changes her identity, moves to Seattle and builds a new life, while Milo, preparing for his mission, becomes increasingly obsessed with her. When he finally finds Anne, Milo needs to decide what his next move will be.
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Kathy Fennessy Video Librarian Magazine 07/20/2023
2.5/5
Catchfire wasn't a hit in 1990, and unfortunately, time hasn't transformed it from a misfire into a hidden gem—even in the extended director's cut included with this release. Go to Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy 05/08/2023
1.5/4
Backtrack only escapes a one-star rating because of its astonishing cast -- where else on God’s green earth could one find a lineup that includes Vincent Price, Bob Dylan, Charlie Sheen, and filmmaker Alex Cox as D.H. Lawrence? Go to Full Review Adam Lippe Examiner.com 09/30/2011
Foster's scenes where she is utterly surprised by Hopper's lack of knowledge of the world, are so inviting without being condescending, eerily reminiscent of how she responded to De Niro in Taxi Driver. Go to Full Review Michael W. Phillips, Jr. Goatdog's Movies 02/29/2008
3/5
Rob Gonsalves Rob's Movie Vault 07/23/2007
B+
If you cherish the idea of Joe Pesci, John Turturro (wearing a cowboy hat), Dean Stockwell, and Dennis Hopper in the same room, you won't be able to resist "Backtrack." Go to Full Review Chuck O'Leary Fantastica Daily 10/27/2005
2/5
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nick s Mar 26 A middle-aged man fantasy movie, where an aging Dennis Hopper manages to woo a fresh faced Jodie Foster. She's the target of a gang and he's the hit man, but things get complicated when he falls for her. The movie had an 80s action movie vibe... didn't feel like a real gangster drama. Generally the acting was good. See more Alain E @AlainE 11/30/2024 All the craziness expected from Dennis Hopper. And Foster still young and super hot. Strong references to contemporary art of the period. A healthy amount of violence and various manners of execution. A young John Turturro elegantly attired. The little lamb is saved, by the way. A fiery end and a love story. What’s not to like? See more Jelisije J 11/28/2023 The worst Jodi Foster film that you will ever see. Jodi plays a young woman who has witnessed a murder and is chased down by a mobs assassin who instead of killing her..... kid-napes her, grapes her, and somehow she falls in love with him. See more First L 10/11/2023 Trash, Trash, Trash, Trash See more Demented N 08/01/2023 Movies that have two names usually scream straight to video because they're plagued with problems from Script to story too Direction problems. But occasionally movies that do have issues work example Sister Act. So with the Sister Act logic in mind I gave this movie a chance hmmm it's ok some big names the movie was spent on the Stars and Not The Script See more 04/29/2022 The man, the legend- Dennis Hopper. See more Read all reviews
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Dennis Hopper

Director

Dennis Hopper

Milo

Jodie Foster

Anne Benton

Dean Stockwell

John Luponi

Vincent Price

Mr. Avoca

John Turturro

Pinella

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Synopsis While fixing a flat tire, artist Anne Benton (Jodie Foster) sees a mob killing. She reports the murder to the local police, but they are unable to protect her from Mafia don Lino Avoca (Vincent Price), who orders hitman Milo (Dennis Hopper) to track her down and kill her. Anne changes her identity, moves to Seattle and builds a new life, while Milo, preparing for his mission, becomes increasingly obsessed with her. When he finally finds Anne, Milo needs to decide what his next move will be.
Director
Dennis Hopper
Production Co
Vestron Pictures
Rating
R
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 3, 1990, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 6, 2013
Runtime
1h 55m
Sound Mix
Surround
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