Harry Tracy, Desperado (1982): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1982, Harry Tracy, Desperado is a western film directed by William A. Graham, running about 107 minutes.

What it’s about. By the turn of the 20th century, Butch Cassidy, the Sundance Kid, Billy the Kid and virtually all of the West's legendary outlaws are either dead or in jail pending execution. Well, all, except train robber and escape artist extraordinaire, Harry Tracy. As the last survivor of the Wild Bunch, Tracy pulls off a series of profitable robberies before making his way west to Portland, Oregon, in search of Catherine Tuttle -- a judge's daughter who has captured his heart. But on the way, Tracy is betrayed, arrested, and imprisoned. However, no jail can hold him for long and after making his escape, Tracy becomes the target of the largest manhunt in the history of North America.

Who’s in it. Harry Tracy, Desperado stars Bruce Dern as Harry Tracy, Helen Shaver as Catherine Tuttle, Michael C. Gwynne as David Merrill and Gordon Lightfoot as U.S. Marshal Morrie Nathan, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Harry Tracy, Desperado has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Harry Tracy, Desperado page.

If you liked it. Fans of Harry Tracy, Desperado tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.