Summary
Backlash is an American western first released in 1956,
directed by John Sturges.
The film is based on a novel by Frank Gruber and stars Richard Widmark, Donna Reed, William Campbell, John McIntire and Barton MacLane.
Our overall rating for this film is: good.
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Credits
- Director: John Sturges
- Script: Borden Chase, Frank Gruber (novel)
- Photo: Irving Glassberg
- Music: Herman Stein
- Cast: Richard Widmark (Jim Slater), Donna Reed (Karyl Orton), William Campbell (Johnny Cool), John McIntire (Jim Bonniwell), Barton MacLane (Sgt. George Lake), Harry Morgan (Tony Welker), Robert J. Wilke (Jeff Welker), Jack Lambert (Mike Benton), Roy Roberts (Maj. Carson), Edward Platt (Sheriff J.C. Marson), Robert Foulk (Sheriff John F. Olson), Phil Chambers (Deputy Sheriff Dobbs), Gregg Barton (Sleepy), Fred Graham (Ned McCloud), Frank Chase (Cassidy, Shotgun Rider), Chris Alcaide (Dick Lawrence), Walter Beaver (Little Willie), Wayne Burson (Soldier), Johnny Carpenter (Rider), I. Stanford Jolley (Pot Luck), Rex Lease (Sgt. Blane), Norman Leavitt (Hotel Clerk), John Maxwell (Col. Welnick), John McKee (Harry, Deputy), Regis Parton (Tom Welker), George Patterson (Townsman), William ’Bill’ Phillips (Rebel, the Bartender), Lee Roberts (Fresno, Bonniwell Henchman), Glenn Strange (Milliken, Stage Driver), Jack Williams (Castro)
- Country: USA
- Language: English
- Runtime: 84 min
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