Track of the Cat
“A love story of real, raw, runaway emotions!”
Synopsis
A family saga: In a stunning mountain valley ranch setting near Aspen, complex and dangerous family dynamics play out against the backdrop of the first big snowstorm of winter and an enormous panther with seemingly mythical qualities which is killing cattle.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 19, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William A. Wellman
- Screenplay & Story
- A.I. Bezzerides
- Original Score
- Roy Webb
- Original Title
- Track of the Cat
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Wayne-Fellows Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William A. Wellman
A.I. Bezzerides, Walter Van Tilburg Clark
Roy Webb
William H. Clothier
Fred MacDowell
Robert Fellows, John Wayne
Department Leadership Roster
William A. Wellman
Director
A.I. Bezzerides
Screenplay
William H. Clothier
Director of Photography
Robert Fellows
Producer
John Wayne
Producer
Roy Webb
Original Music Composer
Fred MacDowell
Editor
Gwen Wakeling
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Track of the Cat
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Track of the Cat about?
A family saga: In a stunning mountain valley ranch setting near Aspen, complex and dangerous family dynamics play out against the backdrop of the first big snowstorm of winter and an enormous panther with seemingly mythical qualities which is killing cattle.
Who directed Track of the Cat?
Track of the Cat was directed by William A. Wellman.
Who stars in Track of the Cat?
The principal cast of Track of the Cat includes Robert Mitchum, Diana Lynn, Tab Hunter, Teresa Wright, Beulah Bondi.
When was Track of the Cat released and how long is it?
Track of the Cat was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Track of the Cat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Track of the Cat was composed by Roy Webb.
Is Track of the Cat based on a book or true story?
Track of the Cat is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Walter Van Tilburg Clark".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Track of the Cat?
Track of the Cat holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).