Tracks (II) (2005)

'Tracks' is based on the true-story of a middle class white suburban teenagers who unknowingly committed a senseless act of violence in July of 1982. Peter Madigan and his friends spent ... See full summary »

Director:

Peter Wade

Writer:

Peter Wade

Stars:

Chris Gunn, Ice-T, John Heard

1 win.

Cast

Credited cast:
Chris Gunn	...	Peter Madagin
Ice-T	...	Officer Brian Clark
John Heard	...	Prison Warden
Barbara Christie	...	Leanne Madagin
Lee Wilkof	...	Defense Attorney Carante
Jimmy Gary Jr.	...	Officer Smitty
Brent Hankins	...	Officer Jones
Robyn Myhr	...	Leslie Sweeton
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Tina Caliendo	...	Donna
Samuel Bruce Campbell	...	Judge Mulroney
Tim Cinnante	...	Bob Madagin
Jerry Clarke	...	Ernest Grande
Makeia Davis	...	Inmate
Jason Brandt Harris	...	Ricky (as Jason Brandt)
Frank Hopf	...	Arresting officer

Storyline

'Tracks' is based on the true-story of a middle class white suburban teenagers who unknowingly committed a senseless act of violence in July of 1982. Peter Madigan and his friends spent countless summer nights on the train tracks in Fairlawn, New Jersey when one evening, they mindlessly threw a switch and derailed an oncoming train resulting in the death of its conductor. This case made history in the New Jersey judicial system and these teenagers (who, at the time, were between the ages of 14 and 16) were the first in the state to be tried and convicted as adults. 'Tracks' chronicles their descent with a portrayal of a boy who made a mistake, paid the consequences and got back on 'track.'

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Plot Keywords:

train | prison | teen violence | child abuse

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Taglines:

His life began a dead end.

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Genres:

Drama | Crime

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violent content including sexual assault, language, substance abuse and some sexuality/nudity

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

9 September 2005 (USA)

Also Known As:

Tracks - A Condenação

Filming Locations:

Bronx House of Detention for Men - 151st Street & River Avenue, Bronx, New York City, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Two Dog Productions Inc.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

92 min

Color:

Color (Fujicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

The prison exterior shots, which are supposed to be in New Jersey, are actually of Sing Sing Prison in Ossining, New York.

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Connections

References Deliverance (1972)

User Reviews

very boring

"Tracks" is supposed to be about young teenagers 14 to 16 years of age being tried as adults and placed in an adult jail. Chris Gunn just doesn't look the part. He is too old, and this deprives the film of any impact. America has a reputation of being cruel towards juveniles. There is the possibility of a story along these lines, but the film doesn't manage to come across. There is a sexual harassment scene, and a couple of fights - almost compulsory stereotypes in this sort of story. But it is boring, boring, boring. The 'David and Goliath' factor, where a young and fragile hero goes up against a powerful brute villain is missing completely. There must be many young teenage actors who could do the part successfully. "Salems Lot" and "Dune" had the same problem. When will producers learn?