Pretty weird and quirky action-thriller-romance-comedy that features over-the-top acting from both Hopper and Foster. Kind of awkward scenes and parts are on the slow side, however while Hopper isn't as insane compared with in other roles, there were a few weird moments like playing the saxophone. Not bad and from what I read, an improvement over the theatrical version that Vestron heavily edited without Hopper's…
Top Cast
Dennis Hopper
Milo
Jodie Foster
Anne Benton
Dean Stockwell
John Luponi
Vincent Price
Mr. Avoca
John Turturro
Pinella
Fred Ward
Pauling
Julie Adams
Martha
Tony Sirico
Greek
Charlie Sheen
Bob
Catherine Keener
Trucker's Girl
Sy Richardson
Capt. Walker
Frank Gio
Frankie
Satya De La Manitou
Car Thug
Helena Kallianiotes
Grace Carelli
John Apicella
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Katherine LaNasa
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Reviews
**_Amusing crime thriller road trip with Dennis Hopper and Jodie Foster_** A hitman for the mob in Western America (Hopper) falls for his prey (Foster) and they find themselves running from both the mob and law enforcement. “Backtrack” was shot in 1988 and originally released in Europe as “Catchfire” in 1990, but the director/star disowned it and credited the film to Alan Smithee. So, he did a Director’s Cut…
FAQ about Catchfire
What is Catchfire about?
A witness to a mob assassination flees for her life from town to town, switching identities, but cannot seem to elude Milo, the chief killer out to get her.
When was Catchfire released?
Catchfire was released in 1990.
What genres does Catchfire belong to?
Catchfire is categorised as Drama, Action, Thriller, Romance.
Who stars in Catchfire?
The cast of Catchfire includes Dennis Hopper, Jodie Foster, Dean Stockwell, Vincent Price, John Turturro.