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Backlash

NR1h 6m1947Eugene Forde
IMDb: 6.0/10
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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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What is Backlash (1947) 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.

Who stars in Backlash?

Backlash stars Jean Rogers (Catherine Morland), Richard Travis (Richard Conroy), Larry J. Blake (Detective Lieutenant Jerry McMullen), John Eldredge (John Morland), Leonard Strong (Willis, Caretaker). The film was directed by Eugene Forde.

How long is Backlash?

Backlash has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1947. It is rated NR.

Is Backlash worth watching?

Backlash holds an IMDb rating of 6.0/10. Fans of Crime, Mystery, Film-Noir are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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