IMDb >
Catchfire (1990)
Watch It
Buy it at Amazon
Rent it at blockbuster.com
Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
BETA
Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotesOverview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv scheduleAwards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage boardPlot & Quotes
plot summaryplot synopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotesFun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQOther Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDeskPromotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo galleryExternal Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clipsCatchfire (1990) More at IMDbPro »
| Photos (see all 16 | slideshow) | Videos |
Overview
User Rating:
Release Date:
3 April 1990 (USA) moreTagline:
When murder is your business, you'd better not fall in love with your work.Plot:
An artist (Foster) witnesses a Mafia hit and calls the police. At the police station she realizes that the Mafia has a man in the force... more | add synopsisUser Comments:
A Very Entertaining Film moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| 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 (as G. Anthony Sirico) | |
| Sy Richardson | ... | Capt. Walker | |
| Frank Gio | ... | Frankie | |
| Helena Kallianiotes | ... | Grace Carelli | |
| John Apicella | ... | Man at refinery | |
| Clifford Bartholomew | ... | Fed #2 | |
| Kevin Bourland | ... | Ad agency man | |
| Carl David Burks | ... | Ad agency man |
Additional Details
Also Known As:
Backtrack (USA) (TV title (director's cut))Catchfire (Australia)
Do It the Hard Way
more
Parents Guide:
Add content advisory for parentsRuntime:
180 min (original cut) | 116 min (director's cut) | 98 min (cut version)Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishColor:
ColorAspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
DolbyCertification:
Argentina:16 | Australia:M | Iceland:16 | Norway:15 | Singapore:M18 | Sweden:15 | USA:R | West Germany:16Fun Stuff
Trivia:
Vestron Pictures were unhappy with director Dennis Hopper's original 180 minute cut of the film that they re-edited it without his knowledge. Hopper was so enraged he sued the company but they had already gone bankrupt. He nevertheless insisted on the anonymous Alan Smithee credit. moreGoofs:
Revealing mistakes: When Anne and Milo are about to drive off in an SUV, the mountain backdrop is flapping in the wind. moreFAQ
This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.more
Message Boards
Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for Catchfire (1990)| Recent Posts (updated daily) | User |
|---|---|
| Ridiculous--but a lot of fun | HarveyA |
| Alan Smithee... | orangestar |
| Without Backtrack.... No Sopranos | pajode |
| Joe Pesci | txspurdog |
Recommendations
If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
Show more recommendations
|
|
|
|
|
| Narrow Margin | Kill Me Again | Blast of Silence | Prizzi's Honor | F/X |
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
Related Links
| Full cast and crew | Company credits | External reviews |
| IMDb Action section | IMDb USA section | Add this title to MyMovies |













With huge screen personas such as Dennis Hopper and Jodie Foster it really makes this film fun to watch. The dialogue works with these actors as it would usually with any actor you like. The story progresses in a way that suits me down to the ground, in that there are no scenes that I dislike and it's always on the move.
The idea of a hitman giving his prospective hit a choice of death or come with me with on a provisional basis is a good one. The cinematography is nice also with some shots of the American mid-west (I suspect).
The supporting actors are a refreshing bunch as well including Vincent Price (nice to see him away from all those creepy horror movies of the 50s and 60s)and Dean Stockwell, who is a very likable and I think an underrated actor (may be best known in Quantum Leap as Al). Not to give the ending away but I never guessed it was coming and it is very satisfying. This film is worth a 9.