Backlash (1947)
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.
Director: Eugene Forde
Genre: Crime, Mystery
Runtime: 66 min
Release Date: March 1, 1947
Cast
- Jean Rogers - Catherine Morland
- Richard Travis - Richard Conroy
- Larry J. Blake - Detective Lieutenant Jerry McMullen
- John Eldredge - John Morland
- Leonard Strong - Willis, Caretaker
- Robert Shayne - James O'Neil
- Louise Currie - Marian Gordon
- Douglas Fowley - Red Bailey
- Sara Berner - Dorothy, Maid
- Richard Benedict - Detective Sergeant Tom Carey
Screenplay
- Irving Elman (Original Story)
- Irving Elman (Screenplay)
Music: Darrell Calker
Cinematography: Benjamin H. Kline
Editing: William F. Claxton
Production: Sol M. Wurtzel Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
film noir, b movie
More Films by Director: Eugene Forde
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Backlash about?
- 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.
- Who directed Backlash?
- Backlash was directed by Eugene Forde.
- Who stars in Backlash?
- Backlash stars Jean Rogers, Richard Travis, Larry J. Blake, John Eldredge, Leonard Strong, Robert Shayne.
- How long is Backlash?
- Backlash has a runtime of 1h 6m (66 minutes).
- What genre is Backlash?
- Backlash is a Crime, Mystery film.
- Where was Backlash produced?
- Backlash was produced in United States of America.