Backlash
“Was The SIXTH MAN The Secret To The Five Empty Graves?...the Answer waited in a woman's lips and watched from the shadows of a frightened town!”
Jim Slater's father (whom he never knew) died in the Apache ambush at Gila Valley, and Jim is searching for the one survivor, who supposedly went for help but disappeared with a lot of gold. In the process, he gets several people gunning for him, and he keeps meeting liberated woman Karyl Orton, who may be on a similar mission. Renewed Apache hostilities and an impending range war provide complications.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | — |
About Backlash
Backlash is a 1956 English-language western film directed by John Sturges. The cast is led by Richard Widmark, Donna Reed, William Campbell. It has a runtime of 1h 24m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Backlash was produced by Universal International Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on March 14, 1956, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- John Sturges
- Writers
- Borden Chase
- Release date
- March 14, 1956
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $1 million
- Production
- Universal International Pictures
Backlash cast & crew
Backlash was directed by John Sturges and written by Borden Chase.
The cast features Richard Widmark as Jim Slater, Donna Reed as Karyl Orton, William Campbell as Johnny Cool, John McIntire as Jim Bonniwell / William Slater, Barton MacLane as Sergeant George Lake, and Harry Morgan as Tony Welker.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Irving Glassberg and it was produced by Aaron Rosenberg.
Is Backlash worth watching?
Backlash holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 51 ratings, a solidly received western films.
At 1h 24m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy western, Backlash is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Backlash
Backlash isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Backlash
Richard Widmark
Jim Slater
Donna Reed
Karyl Orton
William Campbell
Johnny Cool
John McIntire
Jim Bonniwell / William Slater
Barton MacLane
Sergeant George Lake
Harry Morgan
Tony Welker
Robert J. Wilke
Jeff Welker
Jack Lambert
Benton
Roy Roberts
Major Carson
Edward Platt
Sheriff J.C. Marson
Robert Foulk
Sheriff John F. Olson
Phil Chambers
Deputy Sheriff Dobbs
Backlash — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Backlash in United States?
Backlash is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Backlash in?
Backlash is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Backlash?
Backlash runs 1 hours 24 minutes (84 minutes).
▸What is Backlash rated?
Backlash is rated NR. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 51 ratings.
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