---
title: "The Desperate Trail"
year: 1994
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-desperate-trail-1994"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 67051
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 4.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Desperate Trail (1994) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-desperate-trail-1994

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Desperate Trail is a film first released in 1994. Catalogued under Western, Action, Drama, Crime.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A con man and a condemned woman flee from a relentless marshal."

### Why Watch
- features a chase between fugitives and a marshal
- starring sam elliott, craig sheffer, and linda fiorentino

### Caveats & Content Note
- the law ends and the chase begins unexpectedly
- characters are thrust into a run for their lives
- Tone & Suitability: The film carries an R rating and involves crime and action themes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: western, action, drama, crime

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/the-desperate-trail-1994#watch.

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was The Desperate Trail released?
The film was released in 1994, with a US date of 10/21/1994 listed on TMDB.

### Q: Who directed The Desperate Trail?
The film was written and directed by P. J. Pesce.

### Q: Who stars in the film?
The film stars Sam Elliott, Craig Sheffer, and Linda Fiorentino.

### Q: Where was the film originally shown?
It was originally shown on the TNT cable TV network.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 36 minutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Desperate Trail — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/67051)
- [The Desperate Trail - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Desperate_Trail)
- [The Desperate Trail (1994) | DIV.cz](https://div.cz/film/the-desperate-trail)

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