What Happens at the End of Harry Tracy, Desperado?

By the turn of the 20th century, Butch Cassidy, the Sundance Kid, Billy the Kid and virtually all of the West's legendary outlaws are either dead or in jail pending execution. Well, all, except train robber and escape artist extraordinaire, Harry Tracy. As the last survivor of the Wild Bunch, Tracy pulls off a series of profitable robberies before making his way west to Portland, Oregon, in search of Catherine Tuttle -- a judge's daughter who has captured his heart. But on the way, Tracy is betrayed, arrested, and imprisoned. However, no jail can hold him for long and after making his escape, Tracy becomes the target of the largest manhunt in the history of North America.

William A. Graham's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Bruce Dern (Harry Tracy)'s journey. Well, all, except train robber and escape artist extraordinaire, Harry Tracy.

How Does Bruce Dern (Harry Tracy)'s Story End?

• Bruce Dern: Bruce Dern's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
• Helen Shaver (Catherine Tuttle): Helen Shaver's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
• Michael C. Gwynne (David Merrill): Michael C. Gwynne's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.

What Does the Ending of Harry Tracy, Desperado Mean?

Harry Tracy, Desperado's ending attempts to resolve the major plot threads, though some narrative elements involving Bruce Dern may feel rushed. William A. Graham's final act has been both praised for its ambition and criticized for its execution.