Harry Tracy, Desperado
Harry Tracy, Desperado is a 1982 Canadian drama/western film starring Bruce Dern and Helen Shaver. It was directed by William A. Graham, and filmed on-location in Historical Barkerville, British Columbia. "My Love for You" was sung by Gordon Lightfoot, who also appears as U.S. Marshal Nathan. The film was released on DVD under the title Harry Tracy: The Last of the Wild Bunch in the United States.
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| Directed by | William A. Graham |
| Produced by | Ronald I. Cohen Sid & Marty Krofft |
| Written by | David Lee Henry R. Lance Hill |
| Starring | Bruce Dern Gordon Lightfoot Helen Shaver Michael C. Gwynne |
| Music by | Micky Erbe Maribeth Solomon |
| Cinematography | Allen Daviau |
| Edited by | Ron Wisman |
| Distributed by | Astral Films |
Release date | December 17, 1982 |
Running time | 107 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $ 8,300,000 (estimated) |
Plot
By the end of the 19th century, Butch Cassidy, the Sundance Kid, John Wesley Hardin, and virtually all of the Old West's legendary outlaws are either dead or in jail pending execution-all of them, that is, except train robber and escape artist extraordinaire, Harry Tracy.
As the last survivor of the Wild Bunch, Harry pulls off a series of profitable robberies before making his way west to Portland, Oregon, in search of Catherine Tuttle, a judge's daughter who has captured his heart. Instead, Harry is betrayed, arrested, and imprisoned.
But no jail can hold him for long. After making his escape, Tracy becomes the target of the largest manhunt in the history of North America. He seeks out Catherine, who joins him in his flight, and their love deepens under the constant threat of capture. With hundreds of posses and national guardsmen on their heels, Tracy knows that time is running out—and when it does, there will only be two options: surrender or die.
Production
The film was shot throughout Alberta and British Columbia, Canada. The farm of Gordon Lightfoot's character was previously featured in the 1978 film Superman: The Movie.[1]
Recognition
- 1983
- Genie Award for Best Achievement in Film Editing - Ron Wisman - Nominated
- Genie Award for Best Achievement in Overall Sound - Rod Haykin, David Appleby, Don White - Nominated
- Genie Award for Best Achievement in Sound Editing - Bruce Carwardine, Brian French, Glen Gauthier, Tim Roberts, Brian Rosen
- Genie Award for Best Motion Picture - Ronald I. Cohen - Nominee
- Genie Award for Best Original Song - Leslie Pouliot - Nominee
- Genie Award for Best Performance by a Foreign Actor - Bruce Dern - Nominated
- Genie Award for Best Original Screenplay - David Lee Henry - Nominated