Bounty Tracker

Bounty Tracker

Year: 1993

Runtime: 86 mins

Language: English

Director: Kurt Anderson

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After a team of hitmen kills a tax consulting firm’s staff, only Paul Damone escapes. Unaware that his partner laundered money for gangster Louis Sarazin and is the chief witness, Paul is targeted. His brother Johnny, a Boston bounty tracker, arrives to protect Paul and his wife, but the killers strike again, sending Johnny on a revenge‑driven quest.

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Timeline & Setting – Bounty Tracker (1993)

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Location

Boston, Massachusetts

Set in Boston, the city becomes a gritty backdrop for a bounty hunter's pursuit of a ruthless gang. The narrative moves through a Boston bar, a stark tax office, a dojo network, and a cluttered junkyard, highlighting the seedier sides of urban life. The urban landscape shapes the mood and stakes as violence, loyalty, and personal loss collide.

🏙️ Boston Massachusetts 🔫 Crime underworld 🗺️ Urban landscape

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Main Characters – Bounty Tracker (1993)

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Johnny Damone

An ex-cop turned bounty hunter in Boston, Johnny chases a ruthless gang to collect a payout and uncover the truth behind his brother's murder. He is stubborn, street-smart, and relentless, willing to bend rules to get results. His path leads through tattoo parlors, dojos, and dangerous confrontations, revealing a volatile mix of mercy and violence. The pursuit culminates in a brutal showdown that tests his limits and loyalties.

🎯 Protagonist 🕵️‍♂️ Ex-cop turned bounty hunter 💔 Driven by loss

Erik Gauss

Leader of the gang, Gauss is a calculating and ruthless operator who uses wealth and fear to shield his criminal empire. He orchestrates murders and diamond deals to stay steps ahead of the law. He relies on power and manipulation to control both criminals and their lawyers. His confrontation with Johnny ends in a deadly clash.

🧭 Calculated 💰 Power broker 💀 Ruthless

Jewels

The gang's lawyer and mastermind behind the diamonds-for-release scheme, Jewels is pragmatic and cold-blooded. She leverages money and legal tricks to shield the operation and to shoot at threats when cornered. Her alliance with Gauss makes her a dangerous opponent, and she is targeted in the final struggle.

⚖️ Lawyer 💎 Diamonds 🗡️ Treacherous

Alberto Manuel

A wheelchair-bound martial arts mentor whose Paso Dyak connections guide Johnny toward Gauss. His interrogation provokes a deadly response from Gauss, underscoring the reach of the criminal network. His death amplifies the stakes and personalizes the hunt for Gauss.

🧭 Mentor 🥋 Martial arts 💔 Tragedy

Master Kuto

The stern Paso Dyak dojo master who confronts Johnny in a brutal fight, embodying the discipline and danger of the martial arts school. His clash with Johnny marks a turning point in the pursuit and demonstrates Johnny's growing combat proficiency.

🥋 Dojo Master ⚔️ Combat Master

Tiny

A loyal associate within the gang who accompanies the pursuit and endures the peril of the gang’s schemes. His presence in dangerous moments—like a trunk ride with Sarazin—highlights the human cost of the criminal operation.

🧭 Ally 💪 Muscle 🚗 Road risk

Luis Sarazin

An outlaw released from jail who triggers the diamonds-for-release deal and draws Johnny deeper into the conflict. He manipulates events to maximize profit, but his ambitions lead to a deadly confrontation with Gauss and Jewels. His downfall foreshadows the violent escalation of the pursuit.

💎 Diamonds 🕴️ Power broker 💀 Deadly consequences

Paul Damone

Johnny's brother, a key witness who narrowly escapes the initial massacre but is killed along with his wife, Isabelle. His death becomes a catalyst that drives Johnny toward the showdown with Gauss and Jewels. His loss underlines the civilian cost of the criminal war.

💔 Family 🕵️‍♂️ Witness 🗡️ Tragedy

Isabelle Damone

Paul Damone's wife, who is murdered during the massacre that ignites Johnny's quest for justice. Her death personalizes the crime and intensifies the stakes for Johnny's pursuit of Gauss.

💔 Tragedy 👪 Family

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Major Themes – Bounty Tracker (1993)

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⚖️ Justice

Police protection is scarce as Johnny skirts official channels in a high-profile case. The hunter's pursuit blurs lines between legal justice and personal vengeance. The struggle questions whether true justice can exist outside formal institutions.

💰 Corruption

Money drives the gang, the diamonds, and the high-stakes deals that shield operations from the law. Wealth is used to broker power and silence witnesses. The pursuit exposes how greed fuels violence and erodes loyalties.

🗡️ Revenge

Johnny's drive to avenge his brother's murder fuels the investigation and escalates the confrontation with Gauss. Violence becomes a personal ritual as trusted allies turn into threats. The finale ties revenge to tragedy, showing the cost of vengeance.

🧭 Pursuit

The chase threads through bars, tattoo parlors, and a dojo network as Johnny follows clues. Each stop reveals new facets of the criminal operation and new dangers. The pursuit tests endurance, wit, and moral lines until the final confrontation.

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