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Backlash (1947)

NR · 1947-03-01 · 1h 6m · EN
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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.

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Eugene FordeDirector

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Jean RogersJean RogersCatherine MorlandRichard TravisRichard TravisRichard ConroyLarry J. BlakeLarry J. BlakeDetective Lieutenant Jerry McMullenJohn EldredgeJohn EldredgeJohn MorlandLeonard StrongLeonard StrongWillis, CaretakerRobert ShayneRobert ShayneJames O'NeilLouise CurrieLouise CurrieMarian GordonDouglas FowleyDouglas FowleyRed BaileySara BernerSara BernerDorothy, MaidRichard BenedictRichard BenedictDetective Sergeant Tom CareyWynne LarkeWynne LarkePatricia McMullenSusan KlimistSusan KlimistMcMullen Girl, Outfielder

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B movieNoirFilm noir

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Genre affinityCrime · MysteryTheme affinityB Movie · Noir · Film NoirNarrative complexityMysteryVisual styleNoir · Film NoirPacingShortDirector preference350451

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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.

How long is Backlash?

Backlash has a runtime of 66 minutes.