Boomerang!
1947, English. Directed by Elia Kazan.
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When a kindly priest is murdered while waiting at a street corner in a quiet Connecticut town, the citizens are horrified and demand action from the police. All of the witnesses identify John Waldron, a nervous out-of-towner, as the killer. District Attorney Henry Harvey is then put on the case and faces political opposition in his attempt to prove Waldron's innocence.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Elia KazanDirector
- Dana AndrewsState's Attorney Henry L. Harvey
- Jane WyattMadge Harvey
- Lee J. CobbChief Harold F. 'Robbie' Robinson
- Cara WilliamsIrene Nelson
- Arthur KennedyJohn Waldron
- Sam LeveneMorning Record's Reporter Dave Woods
- Taylor HolmesT.M. Wade
- Robert Keith'Mac' McCreery
- Ed BegleyPaul Harris
- Philip CoolidgeJim Crossman
- Bert FreedHerron, a Man in Alley Mob
- Reed HadleyNarrator (voice) (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 28 February 1947
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Richard Murphy, Fulton Oursler
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What Boomerang! is based on
Boomerang! is based on a true story.
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Boomerang!: quick answers
Is Boomerang! worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 90 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Boomerang!?
Boomerang! runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Does Boomerang! have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Boomerang!. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Boomerang! parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Boomerang! yet.
Which OTT platform is Boomerang! on?
Boomerang! isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Boomerang!?
If you liked Boomerang!, try The Mask of Dimitrios, Marlowe, Love Finds You In Sugarcreek.
Who directed Boomerang!?
Boomerang! (1947) was directed by Elia Kazan and stars Dana Andrews, Jane Wyatt, Lee J. Cobb.
What is Boomerang! based on?
Boomerang! is based on a true story.