Official movie poster for Track of the Cat (1954), a drama western film

Track of the Cat(1954)

A love story of real, raw, runaway emotions!

6.0(48)1h 42m1954-11-19
DramaWestern

Track of the Cat 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.

Track of the Cat (1954) is a drama and western film directed by William A. Wellman, released on November 19, 1954 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Robert Mitchum, Diana Lynn, Tab Hunter and Teresa Wright. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 48 ratings.

Director:
William A. Wellman
Writers:
A.I. Bezzerides, Walter Van Tilburg Clark
Producers:
John Wayne, Robert Fellows
Cinematographer:
William H. Clothier
Composer:
Roy Webb
Production:
Wayne-Fellows Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
Status:
Released

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Directed by William A. Wellman, written by A.I. Bezzerides and Walter Van Tilburg Clark, produced by John Wayne and Robert Fellows.

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Track of the Cat Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 48 ratings.

John Chard

6/10

Track of the cat, sting in the tail. We are up in the snowy mountains near Aspen, we are in the company of the brooding and feuding Bridges family. Their inner fighting is not the only thing blighting their lives, for a panther is on the loose and as it kills all in its way, it becomes evident that it's also symbolising something deep and foreboding. Track Of The Cat is directed by the highly accomplished William A…

Reviewed on May 4, 2019

CinemaSerf

6/10

This starts off quite promisingly as we arrive at the 'Bridges' family ranch high above the Colorado snowline. Elder brother 'Curt' (Robert Mitchum) and sibling 'Arthur' (William Hopper) are being dragged from bed in the early hours to track down a menacing panther that is snacking heartily on their stock. With the permanently sozzled father (Philip Tonge) no use for work nor ornament; their younger brother…

Reviewed on April 15, 2026

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Track of the Cat – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Track of the Cat online?

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Track of the Cat (1954) is available to stream on FlixFling, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.

Who stars in Track of the Cat?

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The main cast of Track of the Cat (1954) includes Robert Mitchum, Diana Lynn, Tab Hunter, Teresa Wright and Beulah Bondi. The film was directed by William A. Wellman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Track of the Cat released?

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Track of the Cat was released on November 19, 1954 and runs for 1h 42m.

Is Track of the Cat worth watching?

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Track of the Cat (1954) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 48 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and western films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for Track of the Cat?

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