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Backtrack
Directed by
Dennis Hopper
R
1990
1h 56m
Drama
,
Action
,
and more
5.3
40%
25%
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A witness to a mob assassination flees for her life, running from town to town and switching identities along the way, but she cannot seem to elude Milo, the chief hit man sent after her.
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Cast of Backtrack
Dennis Hopper
Milo / Director
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
Man at Refinery
Katherine LaNasa
Waitress
Anthony Pena
Taos Sheriff
Sarina C. Grant
Hooker
Tomás Goros
Golf Course Fed
Lauren Lloyd
Margaret Mason
Michael Yama
Technician
Bob Dylan
Artist (uncredited)
Joe Pesci
Leo Carelli (uncredited)
Ted Markland
Man in Van (uncredited)
Toni Basil
(uncredited)
Alex Cox
D.H. Lawrence (uncredited)
David E. Harshbarger
Free Base Cocaine User (uncredited)
Grand L. Bush
Bank Teller (as Grand Bush)
Robert Rothwell
Ad Agency Exec
Rachel Kronstadt Mann
Writer
Ann Louise Bardach
Writer
Dan Paulson
Producer
Dick Clark
Producer
Backtrack Ratings & Reviews
Tyler S
August 11, 2025
Not sure if the theatrical cut is as wild as the directors cut I just watched but WOW that was one hell of a weird ride. A stacked cast and a mish mash of different genres ensures you're never bored. Lots of amusing scenes, Joe Pesci cursing and losing his mind, Hopper randomly playing the sax several times throughout and the out of nowhere insane helicopter chase in the 3rd act are the standouts. Happy I finally knocked this one off the watch list. 👍 6.5/10
Video Librarian Magazine
Kathy Fennessy
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.
Film Frenzy
Matt Brunson
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?
Examiner.com
Adam Lippe
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.
Rob's Movie Vault
Rob Gonsalves
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."
Moviehole
Caffeinated Clint
One of film's greatest dissapointments.
Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews
Dennis Schwartz
A terrific cast does not necessarily make for a good pic.
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