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A Vietnam veteran's cross-country train ride unravels into a journey through memory and loss.

TRACKS

HIs war would never end.

1976 · 1h 32m · R · Drama · IMDB TMDB

A soldier returns from Vietnam on special assignment, accompanying the body of his friend by train to California for burial. During the trip, he falls in love with a gentle college student. But their relationship is shattered by his flashbacks to combat.

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What is Tracks about?

Tracks is a 1976 American drama film directed by Henry Jaglom about a Vietnam War veteran escorting his friend's body home by train, where he struggles with flashbacks and a new romance.

Programmer's Pick

Dennis Hopper delivers a raw portrait of postwar dislocation, with Henry Jaglom packing the train ride full of psychological turbulence and 1970s flavor. If you like your love stories complicated by unresolved trauma and compartmentalized in more ways than one, Tracks won’t let you off easy.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

In Tracks, Dennis Hopper stars as 1st Sgt. Jack Falen, a Vietnam War veteran tasked with returning a fallen comrade's body to California for burial. Set in 1973, the film follows Jack's journey aboard a cross-country train, where he is joined by enigmatic fellow passenger Mark and the captivating college student Stephanie. As the landscape blurs by outside, Jack attempts to navigate the possibility of love with Stephanie, but his traumatic combat memories threaten to derail any chance at happiness. This drama examines the psychological toll of war, the isolation of returning soldiers, and the fragile connections formed in transit, all within the claustrophobic, transient world of a train.

Details & Specs

Director
Henry Jaglom
Writer
Henry Jaglom
Release
1976
Runtime
1h 32m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Genres
Drama
Also Known As
Huellas, Tracks - lunghi binari della follia

Why This Matters

This 1976 drama marks a collaboration between writer-director Henry Jaglom and stars Dennis Hopper and Dean Stockwell, centering on a Vietnam veteran's journey, reflecting the era's cinematic focus on the psychological aftermath of the war.
— SassyFlix Curator

Cast & Crew

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Director: Henry Jaglom Writer: Henry Jaglom
Dennis Hopper Dennis Hopper 1st Sgt. Jack Falen Taryn Power Taryn Power Stephanie Dean Stockwell Dean Stockwell Mark Topo Swope Topo Swope Chloe Alfred Ryder Alfred Ryder The Man Zack Norman Zack Norman Gene Michael Emil Michael Emil Emile NE Nate Esformes Train Steward Sally Kirkland Sally Kirkland Train Passenger Frank McRae Frank McRae Train Coachman Ed Peck Ed Peck George Reynolds George Reynolds James Frawley James Frawley Train Passenger

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Why Cult

Veteran’s Psychological Journey

Experience the mental aftershocks of Vietnam as seen through Jack’s haunted cross-country trek.

Claustrophobic Train Setting

The action unfolds almost entirely on a train, amplifying tension and intimacy among characters.

1970s American Disillusionment

Set in the early '70s, the film reflects the era’s anxieties, from the Vietnam War’s aftermath to shifting social norms.

Dennis Hopper Performance

Hopper anchors the film with a nuanced performance as a soldier undone by memory and longing.

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Questions from the Vault

When was Tracks released? +

Tracks was released in 1976.

Who directed Tracks? +

Tracks was directed by Henry Jaglom.

How long is Tracks? +

Tracks has a runtime of 92 minutes.

What genre is Tracks? +

Tracks is a drama film.

Where can I watch Tracks? +

You can watch Tracks on SassyFlix.

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