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Catchfire (1990)

“When murder is your business, you'd better not fall in love with your work.”

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Plot

In the heart of the criminal underworld, Anne Benton (Jodie Foster), a gifted artist, witnesses a mob assassination, a chilling scene she was never meant to see. Caught between the law's desperate need for her testimony and the mob's ruthless determination to silence her, Anne makes the daring decision to flee. She uproots her life, cloaking herself in a new identity and a new state. Yet, her attempt to disappear is foiled by the relentless pursuit of Milo (Dennis Hopper), a hardened hitman contracted by the mafia. Tasked with the grim assignment to eliminate her, Milo immerses himself in Anne's art and life, meticulously preparing for the task at hand. But as he studies his target, he finds himself entranced, not by her death, but by her existence. His mission to extinguish her life morphs into an obsession to claim her love. Caught in the crossfire between the police force, tainted with corruption, and the mafia's deadly grasp, Anne finds an unexpected ally in the man sent to kill her. This unlikely pair embarks on a perilous journey, fleeing across borders to the dusty landscapes of Mexico. As they dodge bullets and question alliances, they must decipher who to trust, who to eliminate, and who to love. "Catchfire" is a thrilling exploration of love and survival, where the line between hunter and hunted blurs, spinning a tale of an artist and a hitman entangled in a deadly dance of desire and deceit.

Where to watch Catchfire?

Catchfire is an action movie featuring Dennis Hopper.

Catchfire is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on Plex, Plex Player, The Roku Channel and Tubi TV.

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