The Tracker (1988)

You won't be disappointed!

Nice effects though.

Absolutely the worst movie.

While it doesn't offer any answers, it both thrills and makes you think.

They were killing animals in this movie --they got in in the screams of one shot horse, which was shot in the side from within some bushes. It was in a lot of pain as it fell sideways--From another horse that was shot they were able to get its death throes into the overhead mike, good sound effect on that one --I enjoy westerns, but cringe w/ the older ones as many times they have no problem with animal suffering and brutality --Not sure if the dog was actually killed or not, --I didn't consider the last twenty minutes worthy to be watched

Made for HBO and aired in the winter and spring of 1988 only to be soon forgotten, THE TRACKER is an exceptionally rendered Western and one of the best movies of the genre in the post-Eastwood era. A simple yet interesting premise is blended with tight action and deeply effective characterization to give any Western fan a highly satisfying experience, as it was for me when it originally aired. Adding to its strengths are the evocative and atmospheric soundtrack and the superior scriptwriting, creating a palpable old west atmosphere and fully believable characters who are not overacted or overdrawn. Of special note is Kris Kristofferson's understated and restrained performance, which results in a serious and fully credible character in the form of the tracker Noble Adams. Scott Wilson as the protagonist is excellent as usual, with strong contributions by all cast involved. I urge any true Western fan to obtain and watch THE TRACKER; it is an experience to be enjoyed and appreciated.

As a major Scott Wilson fan I think he should have received a lot more credits for his character in this movie. He was in nearly every part as the second main character and was brilliant as the obsessed Stilwell. Like he uses in all his movies, his southern accent (which is genuine) and expressive eyes, bring out the best in this talented actor.To play along side the likes of Demi Moore, Sylvester Stallone and not to mention staring in a movie written by the Pope himself called Our God's Brother (1997), should show just how good an actor he is.

This western may not stray to far from the norm but it does have a great cast and a good script. Kris Kristofferson is as usual great. So is Scott Wilson (I) who plays a crazed killer who thinks that he is on a mission of God. Mark Moses plays Tom Adams, son of Noble Adams, (K.K.) and does a fine job as the son who learns to believe in his fathers ways as his father learns to count on him. A fine movie made by the people at HBO. If you like westerns then you will like this one.