Backlash
1947, English. Directed by Eugene Forde.
IN THE ANGRY TIDE OF THEIR LOVE...THE BACKLASH OF MURDER
In a series of flashbacks, shows that attorney John Morland has given a lift to a hitchhiker who turns out to be a murderer. As a result, Morland himself is implicated in a killing. A pair of detectives discover that Morland has been having business problems and no end of difficulties with his wife Catherine. The trail of clues leads to a surprising revelation.
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Eugene FordeDirector
- Jean RogersCatherine Morland
- Richard TravisRichard Conroy
- Larry J. BlakeDetective Lieutenant Jerry McMullen
- John EldredgeJohn Morland
- Leonard StrongWillis, Caretaker
- Robert ShayneJames O'Neil
- Louise CurrieMarian Gordon
- Douglas FowleyRed Bailey
- Sara BernerDorothy, Maid
- Richard BenedictDetective Sergeant Tom Carey
- Wynne LarkePatricia McMullen
- Susan KlimistMcMullen Girl, Outfielder
Details
- Released
- 1 March 1947
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Irving Elman
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Backlash runs 66 minutes (1h 6m).
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Who directed Backlash?
Backlash (1947) was directed by Eugene Forde and stars Jean Rogers, Richard Travis, Larry J. Blake.