The Tracker

The Australian outback, 1922… four men relentlessly track a fugitive, an aboriginal man accused of murdering a white woman. In charge of the expedition is the Fanatic (Gary Sweet, Gettin' Square), calculating and complex. The Follower (Damon Gameau, Patrick, That Sugar Film) is new to the frontier, a greenhorn.

The Veteran (Grant Page, Rough Stuff, Mad Max) is along for the ride, placing thoughts before action. But all three white men are dependent on the mysterious figure of the black Tracker (David Gulpilil – Cargo, Rabbit-Proof Fence). When an interrogation of a small group of indigenous people turns into a massacre, paranoia sets in and the question becomes not will the fugitive be caught, but what is black and what is white… and who is leading whom?

Critic Reviews:

• " A high-minded film that at times verges on didacticism, The Tracker is redeemed by its adherence to a simple yet distinctive approach to storytelling and its uniformly strong acting. " – Kevin Crust

• " An imposing film that tackles a serious theme with dignity and even audacity and that features production values of the highest quality. " – David Stratton

• " The Tracker is the first significant movie to find its way into American theaters in 2005. " – Jay Antani