Backfire (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1950, Backfire is a thriller, crime, mystery and romance film directed by Vincent Sherman, running about 91 minutes. “That "White Heat" girl turns it on again!..” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Backfire stars Virginia Mayo as Nurse Julie Benson, Gordon MacRae as Bob Corey, Edmond O'Brien as Steve Connolly and Dane Clark as Ben Arno, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Backfire has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Backfire page.
If you liked it. Fans of Backfire tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Backfire (1950)?
- In US, Backfire is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Backfire worth watching?
- Backfire holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime, mystery and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Backfire?
- Backfire stars Virginia Mayo, Gordon MacRae, Edmond O'Brien, Dane Clark and Viveca Lindfors.
- When was Backfire released?
- Backfire was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.