Trackdown (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1976, Trackdown is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Richard T. Heffron, running about 98 minutes. “What if it was your sister?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When his sister Betsy packs up and leaves the family's Montana cattle ranch to find fame and fortune in Hollywood, her brother Jim decides to follow after her to make sure she doesn't get into trouble. He's a little too late, however, since almost as soon as she gets off the bus, Betsy has her belongings stolen, then gets kidnapped, gang-raped, and is sold to a pimp to work for him as a prostitute. It is now up to Jim, with help from social worker Lynn, to rescue his sister and set things right.
Who’s in it. Trackdown stars James Mitchum as Jim Calhoun, Karen Lamm as Betsy Calhoun, Anne Archer as Barbara and Erik Estrada as Chucho, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Trackdown has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Trackdown page.
If you liked it. Fans of Trackdown tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Trackdown (1976)?
- In US, Trackdown is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Trackdown worth watching?
- Trackdown holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Trackdown?
- Trackdown stars James Mitchum, Karen Lamm, Anne Archer, Erik Estrada and Cathy Lee Crosby.
- When was Trackdown released?
- Trackdown was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.