Track 29
“Was he her dream or obsession? Was she his mother or his lover?”
Synopsis
Years after a desperate teenage Linda gives up her baby for adoption, she finds herself face-to-face with Martin, a young man claiming to be her long-lost son. Linda embraces Martin and in him finds a welcome reprieve from her unhappy marriage to the neglectful Henry. But soon Martin grows violent and becomes obsessed with Henry -- a philandering man whose only offspring is an expansive model train set that devours his waking hours.
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Track 29 (1988) ORIGINAL TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-06-13
Top Cast
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Theresa Russell
Linda Henry
Gary Oldman
Martin
Christopher Lloyd
Henry Henry
Colleen Camp
Arlanda
Sandra Bernhard
Nurse Stein
Seymour Cassel
Dr. Bernard Fairmont
Leon Rippy
Trucker
Vance Colvig Jr.
Mr. Ennis
Kathryn Tomlinson
Receptionist
Elijah Perry
Redneck
Tommy Hull
Counterman
J. Michael Hunter
Waiter
Richard K. Olsen
Delegate
Ted Barrow
Old Man
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 12, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$429K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.09x
-$4.6M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nicolas Roeg
- Screenplay & Story
- Dennis Potter
- Original Score
- Stanley Myers
- Original Title
- Track 29
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Budget
- $5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $429K
- Production Studios
- Handmade Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nicolas Roeg
Dennis Potter
Stanley Myers
Alex Thomson
Tony Lawson
Rick McCallum, Denis O'Brien, George Harrison
Department Leadership Roster
Tony Lawson
Editor
Rick McCallum
Producer
Dennis Potter
Writer
Nicolas Roeg
Director
Stanley Myers
Original Music Composer
Alex Thomson
Director of Photography
Curtis A. Schnell
Production Design
Shuna Harwood
Costume Design
David Brockhurst
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Track 29
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Track 29 about?
Years after a desperate teenage Linda gives up her baby for adoption, she finds herself face-to-face with Martin, a young man claiming to be her long-lost son. Linda embraces Martin and in him finds a welcome reprieve from her unhappy marriage to the neglectful Henry. But soon Martin grows violent and becomes obsessed with Henry -- a philandering man whose only offspring is an expansive model train set that devours his waking hours.
Who directed Track 29?
Track 29 was directed by Nicolas Roeg.
Who stars in Track 29?
The principal cast of Track 29 includes Theresa Russell, Gary Oldman, Christopher Lloyd, Colleen Camp, Sandra Bernhard.
When was Track 29 released and how long is it?
Track 29 was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
What was the box office and production budget of Track 29?
Track 29 had a reported production budget of $5M and grossed $429K at the worldwide box office (0.09 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Track 29?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Track 29 was composed by Stanley Myers.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Track 29?
Track 29 holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).