Backtrack (1991)
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Originally prepared for European release under the title Catchfire, Backtrack wasn't given a wide distribution until 1991, and then only to capitalize on the Oscar win of Silence of the Lambs star Jodie Foster. In Backtrack, Foster plays a youngish innocent who witnesses a mob hit. Professional assassin Dennis Hopper is contracted to silence Foster for keeps. Instead, he falls in love with her. Directed by star Hopper, Backtrack has some of the feel of his earlier, better Easy Rider: the cast is populated by such old Hopper chums as Dean Stockwell, Charlie Sheen, Joe Pesci, Bob Dylan, Vincent Price and Julie Adams; and, like Easy Rider, it looks as though the story was improvised during filming. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Dennis Hopper, Jodie Foster, (more)
- Director(s):
- Dennis Hopper
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Backtrack
Originally prepared for European release under the title Catchfire, Backtrack wasn't given a wide distribution until 1991, and then only to capitalize on the Oscar win of Silence of the Lambs star Jodie Foster. In Backtrack, Foster plays a youngish innocent who witnesses a mob hit. Professional assassin Dennis Hopper is contracted to silence Foster for keeps. Instead, he falls in love with her. Directed by star Hopper, Backtrack has some of the feel of his earlier, better Easy Rider: the cast is populated by such old Hopper chums as Dean Stockwell, Charlie Sheen, Joe Pesci, Bob Dylan, Vincent Price and Julie Adams; and, like Easy Rider, it looks as though the story was improvised during filming. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 102 mins
Complete Cast of Backtrack
- Dennis Hopper - Milo
- Dean Stockwell - John Luponi
- Fred Ward - Pauling
- Joe Pesci - Leo Carelli
- Julie Adams - Martha
- Frank Gio - Frankie
- John Apicella - Man at Refinery
- Helena Kallianiotes - Garace Carelli
- Katherine La Nasa - Waitress
- Tomas Goros - Golf Course Fed
- Alex Cox - D.H. Lawrence
- Michael Yama - Technician
- Robert Rothwell - Ad Agency Executive
- Catherine Keener - Trucker's Girl
- Grand L. Bush - Bank Teller
- Jodie Foster - Anne Benton
- Vincent Price - Mr. Lino Avoca
- John Turturro - Pinella
- Charlie Sheen - Bob
- Sy Richardson - Captain Walker
- Bob Dylan - Artist
- Kevin Bourland - Ad Agency Man
- Jerry Summers - Rianetti
- Anthony Pena - Taos Sheriff
- Lauren Lloyd - Margaret Mason
- John Zenda - Trucker
- Tony Sirico - Greek
- Ted Markland - Man in Van
- Sarina Grant - Hooker
- Burke Byrnes - Fed
- Director(s):
- Dennis Hopper
- Writer(s):
- Lanny Cotler, Rachel Kronstadt-Mann, Ann Louise Bardach
- Producer(s):
- Dick Clark, Paul Lewis, Dan Paulson
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R(Nudity, Profanity, Violence, Adult Language, Not For Children, Strong Sexual Content)
- Categories:
- Mystery & Suspense
Warning:
This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language.
You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at
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