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Catchfire
1990 116 min United States of America R 16+
★5.7
Drama, Action, Thriller, Romance
Director: Dennis Hopper
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Description
A witness to a mob assassination flees for her life from town to town, switching identities, but cannot seem to elude Milo, the chief killer out to get her.
Starring
Dennis Hopper
Actor
Jodie Foster
Actor
Dean Stockwell
Actor
Key opinion
Catchfire is a quirky, offbeat hybrid of action and romance that suffers from a disjointed narrative and behind-the-scenes turmoil. While the film is marred by an incoherent plot and uneven storytelling, its campy charm and eccentric performances have earned it a cult following as a bizarre, worthwhile curiosity.
| Acting | The supporting cast features memorable and eclectic cameos from icons like Vincent Price, Bob Dylan, and Joe Pesci. | |
| Production | The film utilizes striking locations across Los Angeles, Seattle, and New Mexico to ground its road-movie premise. | |
| Acting | Dennis Hopper and Jodie Foster deliver over-the-top, unconventional performances that define the film's campy identity. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is plagued by banality and a forced, incoherent story stemming from studio-mandated re-edits. |