Catchfire (1990): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
Catchfire is a 1990 drama thriller starring Dennis Hopper as Milo, Jodie Foster and Joe Pesci. It runs 1 hour 56 minutes. Stream it on Amazon MX Player and Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 56m (116 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Vestron Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Catchfire About?
The premise of Catchfire without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When murder becomes your livelihood, falling in love with the job is dangerous. After witnessing a mob hit, a woman flees across the country, constantly changing identities to survive. Yet the relentless chief assassin, Milo, is always one step behind, determined to silence her.
Catchfire Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- female frontal nudity
- female nudity
- lust
- love
- mafia
- hitman
- free will
- pillow talk
- phone booth
- female artist
- faked death
- exploding building
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- escape
- independent film
- woman with a gun
- killer
- victim turned accomplice
- witness protection
- hand gag
- hand over mouth
- nudity
- cameo appearance
- wall socket
- mob killing
- magazine advertisement
- ad agency
- pursuit
- blonde wig
- hiding
- obsession
- search
- man wears sunglasses
- witness to a mob killing
- art gallery
- all star cast
- polaroid photograph
- new mexico
- hiding from the mob
- chase
- neo noir
- reference to alan smithee
- policeman
- quirky comedy
- on the road
- woman wears a wig
- road movie
- hitman falls for his target
- taos new mexico
- los angeles california
- female star appears nude
Where to Watch Catchfire
Stream it on Amazon MX Player and Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Catchfire Cast & Characters
Dennis Hopper leads the cast as Milo, with Jodie Foster as Anne Benton and Joe Pesci as Leo Carelli (uncredited).
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Dennis Hopper as Milo -
Jodie Foster as Anne Benton -
Joe Pesci as Leo Carelli (uncredited) -
Helena Kallianiotes as Grace Carelli
Also Starring in Catchfire
· 25 more- John Turturro Pinella
- Tony Sirico Greek
- Charlie Sheen Bob
- Fred Ward Pauling
- Dean Stockwell John Luponi
- Vincent Price Mr. Avoca
- Bob Dylan Artist (uncredited)
- Catherine Keener Trucker's Girl
- Julie Adams Martha
- Alex Cox D.H. Lawrence (uncredited)
- Grand L. Bush Bank Teller (as Grand Bush)
- Toni Basil
- Sy Richardson Capt. Walker
- Ted Markland Man in Van (uncredited)
- Michael Yama Technician
- Sarina C. Grant Hooker
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- John Apicella Man at Refinery
- Tomás Goros Golf Course Fed
- Katherine LaNasa Waitress
- Robert Rothwell Ad Agency Exec
- Frank Gio Frankie
- Anthony Pena Taos Sheriff
- Satya De La Manitou Car Thug
- Lauren Lloyd Margaret Mason
- David E. Harshbarger Free Base Cocaine User (uncredited)
Catchfire Plot Summary
What happens in Catchfire from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Anne Benton, portrayed by Jodie Foster, is a conceptual artist whose electronic pieces flash provocative statements, drawing growing media attention. Her work sits on the edge between art and public provocation, and the attention only intensifies as she pushes the boundaries of what her pieces can say. One night, as she drives home through a sparsely lit corridor of factory complexes, a tire blows out, forcing her to pull over in a landscape of cold steel and creeping fog. What begins as a routine mishap spirals into a nightmare when she witnesses a mafia hit in the shadows of those industrial works, a scene overseen by mobster Leo Carelli, portrayed by Joe Pesci.
Full summary
The whole story of Catchfire, scene by scene
Catchfire Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Catchfire.
How Well Do You Know Catchfire?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What is the profession of Anne Benton at the start of the film?
Cars in Catchfire
39 cars on screen, including the 1988 Jeep Cherokee and the 1986 Jaguar XJ-S XJ27.
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1988 Jeep Cherokee Main role -
1986 Jaguar XJ-S XJ27 Important role -
1984 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Stretched Limousine Minor role -
1973 Chevrolet Chevy Van Minor role
Catchfire Also Known As
18 alternative titles, including “Backtrack” and “Ore contate”.
- Also known as
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- Backtrack
- Ore contate
- Une Trop belle cible
- Ölümün Nefesi
- Hra s ohněm
- Camino de retorno
- המפגש
- 뒤로 가는 남과 여
- Zlecenie
- A szemtanú nyomában
- Обратный след
- Atraída Pelo Perigo
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- Στο στόχαστρο του εκτελεστή, ცხელ კვალზე
- ハートに火をつけて
- 赤面煞星
- Backtrack - I skottlinjen
- Camí de retorn
- Kaçış
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Catchfire FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Catchfire, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Catchfire?
Catchfire runs 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).
When was Catchfire released?
Catchfire was released on April 3, 1990.
Who is in the cast of Catchfire?
Catchfire stars Dennis Hopper as Milo, Jodie Foster as Anne Benton and Joe Pesci as Leo Carelli (uncredited), among 29 credited actors.
Where can I watch Catchfire?
In the US, Catchfire is streaming on Amazon MX Player, Amazon Prime Video and Fandango at Home Free and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
Does Catchfire have a post-credit scene?
No. Catchfire has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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