Backfire
That "White Heat" girl turns it on again!..
1950 · 1h 31m · PASSED
Crime, Drama, Mystery
Directed by
Vincent Sherman
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Backfire
Overview
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.
Director and cast
- Vincent Sherman Director
- Viveca Lindfors as Lysa Radoff
- Dane Clark as Ben Arno
- Virginia Mayo as Nurse Julie Benson
- Edmond O'Brien as Steve Connolly
- Gordon MacRae as Bob Corey
- Ed Begley as Capt. Garcia
- Frances Robinson as Mrs. Blayne
- Richard Rober as Solly Blayne
- Sheila MacRae as Bonnie Willis (as Shela Stephens)
- David Hoffman Cast
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