About this release
This 50s Western stars Robert Mitchum, Teresa Wright and Diana Lynn, directed by four-time Oscar-nominated director William A. Wellman. With the ranch’s cattle falling prey to the elusive killer cat, Curt Bridges and his snowbound ranching family are forced to confront the beast to save the family’s herd. Co-produced by John Wayne, the film is based on the 1949 novel by Walter Van Tilburg Clark, and makes startling use of colour in cinematography by William H. Clothier (Wings). Special Features 1080p high-definition presentation Audio commentary by the director's son William A. Wellman Jr., actor Tab Hunter and author Frank Thompson The Making of Track of the Cat - documentary Robert Mitchum, The Reluctant Star - documentary (1991) Original Theatrical Trailer
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Disc 1
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Track of the Cat (1954)
102 min
WesternDrama
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.
Credits
Director
William A. Wellman
Writer
A.I. Bezzerides
Cast
Robert Mitchumas Curt Bridges
Diana Lynnas Gwen Williams
Tab Hunteras Harold Bridges
Teresa Wrightas Grace Bridges
Beulah Bondias Ma Bridges
Philip Tongeas Pa Bridges
William Hopperas Arthur Bridges
Carl Switzeras Joe Sam
Cinematographer
William H. Clothier
Composer
Roy Webb
Editor
Fred MacDowell
Producer
Robert Fellows
John Wayne
Release Details
- Packaging
- Blu-ray Case
- Editions
- Limited Edition
Images
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- August 8, 2026