Recoil (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1953, Recoil is a drama and crime film directed by John Gilling, running about 79 minutes.
What it’s about. A jeweller is killed in a gang robbery leaving the daughter as the only witness. When the police can't build a case against him she decides to go undercover to infiltrate the home of the killer's brother. Slowly she is drawn into the world of the rival gangs.
Who’s in it. Recoil stars Kieron Moore as Nicholas Conway, Elizabeth Sellars as Jean Talbot, Edward Underdown as Michael Conway and John Horsley as Inspector Trubridge, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Recoil has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Recoil page.
If you liked it. Fans of Recoil tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Recoil (1953)?
- In US, Recoil is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Recoil worth watching?
- Recoil holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Recoil?
- Recoil stars Kieron Moore, Elizabeth Sellars, Edward Underdown, John Horsley and Robert Raglan.
- When was Recoil released?
- Recoil was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.