The Tracker (1988): Cast & Plot
The Tracker is a 1988 action western directed by John Guillermin, starring Kris Kristofferson as Noble Adams, Brynn Thayer and Mark Moses. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 38m (98 min)
- Director
- John Guillermin
- Original language
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English - Studio
- HBO Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Tracker About?
The premise of The Tracker without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Noble Adams, a tracker who believed his violent past was over, is drawn from retirement when a gang led by the ruthless ‘Red Jack’ Stilwell launches brutal crimes. He brings his son Tom along, exposing the boy to the ruthless world Noble tried to leave behind, and together they pursue a relentless hunt, blurring justice and vengeance.
The Tracker Themes & Keywords
· 19 tags- murder spree
- manhunt
- male nudity
- male rear nudity
- clothed male naked male scene
- arizona
- arizona territory
- arizona desert
- tracker
- rape
- native american
- father son relationship
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- utah
- posse
- outlaw
- outlaw gang
- mormon
- kidnapping
- bounty hunter
The Tracker Cast & Characters
Kris Kristofferson leads the cast as Noble Adams, with Brynn Thayer as Lottie Adams and Mark Moses as Tom Adams. Directed by John Guillermin; 28 actors are credited in all.
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Director John Guillermin
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Kris Kristofferson as Noble Adams - Brynn Thayer as Lottie Adams
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Mark Moses as Tom Adams -
David Huddleston as Lane Crawford
Also Starring in The Tracker
· 24 more- Scott Wilson John 'Red Jack' Stillwell
- Geoffrey Blake Miller
- Don Swayze Brewer
- John Quade Lomax
- Ernie Lively Bob
- Jeff Celentano Lon
- Neil Summers Bad Guy
- Leon Rippy Chubb Dumont
- Karen Kopins Sarah Bolton
- Jake Dengel Ethan
- Phil Mead Virginian
- Adan Sanchez Mexican
- Kip Allen Cornishman
- Celia Xavier Inez
- Jerry Gardner Station Manager
- Jose Rey Toledo Redondo
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- Jennifer Snyder Mary Bolton
- Stephen Parks Hugh Bolton
- John Barks Drunk
- Forrest Broadley Murdock
- Michael D. Blum Bartender
- Brook Gamble Saloon Girl
- Lois Geary Station Manager's Wife
- Ron Kathman Conductor
More from John Guillermin
More films directed by John Guillermin, best-rated first: The Towering Inferno, Death on the Nile, King Kong and Sheena: Queen of the Jungle.
The Tracker Plot Summary
What happens in The Tracker from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Noble Adams, a seasoned US Army scout who served during the Indian Wars, resigns from duty and moves with his wife and their two-year-old son to a farm he has bought. On the way, his wife dies in an accident, leaving Noble to navigate a future shaped by loss. Their son, Tom Adams, grows up with a strong East Coast education, studies law, and after taking his exam returns to his father for a brief time, bringing a cautious optimism back to the family’s quiet frontier life.
Full summary
The whole story of The Tracker, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Tracker?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the seasoned former US Army scout who leads the pursuit?
The Tracker Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “Dead or Alive” and “Der gnadenlose Jäger”.
- Also known as
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- Dead or Alive
- Der gnadenlose Jäger
- Ricercato vivo o morto
- Perseguido en Arizona
- Żywi lub martwi
- Urmăritorul
- Poursuite en Arizona
- Élve vagy halva
- Mrtvý nebo živý
- Ölü veya Diri
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Trackers, The Tracker and Deadly Trackers.
The Tracker FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Tracker, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Tracker?
The Tracker runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was The Tracker released?
The Tracker was released on March 26, 1988.
Who directed The Tracker?
The Tracker was directed by John Guillermin.
More films by John Guillermin Who is in the cast of The Tracker?
The Tracker stars Kris Kristofferson as Noble Adams, Brynn Thayer as Lottie Adams and Mark Moses as Tom Adams, among 28 credited actors.
Does The Tracker have a post-credit scene?
No. The Tracker has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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