Backtrack! (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1969, Backtrack! is a western film directed by Earl Bellamy, running about 95 minutes. “Gunfighting Was Their Business” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sent to Mexico to buy a bull, a Wyoming cowhand (Doug McClure) teams up with three Texas Rangers to solve a robbery/murder.
Who’s in it. Backtrack! stars Neville Brand as Texas Ranger Reese Bennett (archive footage), James Drury as Ramrod (archive footage), Doug McClure as Trampas (archive footage) and Peter Brown as Texas Ranger Chad Cooper (archive footage), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Backtrack! has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Sky Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Backtrack! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Backtrack! 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.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Backtrack! (1969)?
- In GB, Backtrack! is available to rent or buy from Sky Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Backtrack! worth watching?
- Backtrack! holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Backtrack!?
- Backtrack! stars Neville Brand, James Drury, Doug McClure, Peter Brown and William Smith.
- When was Backtrack! released?
- Backtrack! was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.