Backfire
1950, English. Directed by Vincent Sherman.
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When he's discharged from a military hospital, ex-GI Bob Corey goes on a search for his army buddy Steve Connolly. A reformed crook, Connolly is on the lam from a trumped-up murder rap, and Corey hopes to clear his pal. Tagging along is Army nurse Julie Benson, who has fallen for Corey.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Vincent ShermanDirector
- Viveca LindforsLysa Radoff
- Dane ClarkBen Arno
- Virginia MayoNurse Julie Benson
- Edmond O'BrienSteve Connolly
- Gordon MacRaeBob Corey
- Ed BegleyCapt. Garcia
- Frances RobinsonMrs. Blayne
- Richard RoberSolly Blayne
- Sheila MacRaeBonnie Willis
- David HoffmanBurns
- Monte BlueDet. Sgt. Pluther (uncredited)
- Russ ConwayPolice Broadcaster (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 26 January 1950
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Lawrence B. Marcus, Ben Roberts, Ivan Goff
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Backfire runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
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Backfire is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What movies are like Backfire?
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Who directed Backfire?
Backfire (1950) was directed by Vincent Sherman and stars Viveca Lindfors, Dane Clark, Virginia Mayo.