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Backfire

1950-01-26 · 91 min · ★ 5.9

Mystery · Crime · Drama

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.

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Directors
Vincent Sherman
Production companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Viveca LindforsViveca LindforsLysa Radoff
Dane ClarkDane ClarkBen Arno
Virginia MayoVirginia MayoNurse Julie Benson
Edmond O'BrienEdmond O'BrienSteve Connolly
Gordon MacRaeGordon MacRaeBob Corey
Ed BegleyEd BegleyCapt. Garcia
Frances RobinsonFrances RobinsonMrs. Blayne
Richard RoberRichard RoberSolly Blayne
Sheila MacRaeSheila MacRaeBonnie Willis
David HoffmanDavid HoffmanBurns
Monte BlueMonte BlueDet. Sgt. Pluther (uncredited)
Russ ConwayRuss ConwayPolice Broadcaster (uncredited)
John DaheimJohn DaheimBingo - Prizefighter (uncredited)
John DehnerJohn DehnerBlake - Plainclothes Cop (uncredited)
Dick GordonParty Guest (uncredited)
Fred KelseyFred KelseyFight Fan (uncredited)
Charles LaneCharles LaneDr. Nolan (uncredited)
Ray MontgomeryRay MontgomeryAttendant (uncredited)
Ida MooreIda MooreSybil (uncredited)
John RidgelyJohn RidgelyPlainclothesman (uncredited)

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