Backtrace

A thief is broken out of the high‑security facility under mysterious circumstances. He is given the experimental drug to rebuild his memory and help crack the case, in this story a high‑stakes investigation. The film is a thriller starring Sylvester Stallone and Ryan Guzman.

Backtrace is a programme that carries the title Backtrace and is presented in the format of a movie. In the catalogue it is recorded under the programme type, with its genre identified simply as a movie. This classification points to a single‑feature production rather than an episodic series, meaning the story is contained within one continuous presentation. The plot centres on a thief who is sprung from a high‑security detention centre. Immediately after his escape, he is given an experimental drug whose purpose is to rebuild the fragments of his lost memory. The restored recollections are then intended to aid him in cracking a specific case, turning his newly recovered cognition into a crucial investigative tool. The work is positioned as a thriller, employing the tension and rapid pacing typical of the genre to drive the narrative forward. It features performances by Sylvester Stallone and Ryan Guzman, whose names are highlighted in the promotional material and form part of the film’s principal cast. By linking the experimental medication directly to the protagonist’s memory recovery, the story creates a clear connection between the medical intervention and the pursuit of justice, making the drug’s effect a central element in the case‑solving process.