Recoil
“Blackmail, extortion, crime, murder, intrigue.”
Synopsis
Recoil is a feature film edited from two episodes of "The Detective" and released in Europe as a theatrical motion picture. A detective attempts to nail an underworld figure for the numbers game he is running, after he is acquitted of killing his brother.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Wendkos
- Screenplay & Story
- Alvin Sapinsley
- Original Score
- Herschel Burke Gilbert
- Original Title
- Recoil
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Wendkos
Alvin Sapinsley
Herschel Burke Gilbert
Marsh Hendry
Arthur Gardner, Arnold Laven, Arthur H. Nadel, Jules V. Levy
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Wendkos
Director
Alvin Sapinsley
Writer
Marsh Hendry
Editor
Arthur H. Nadel
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Recoil
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Recoil about?
Recoil is a feature film edited from two episodes of "The Detective" and released in Europe as a theatrical motion picture. A detective attempts to nail an underworld figure for the numbers game he is running, after he is acquitted of killing his brother.
Who directed Recoil?
Recoil was directed by Paul Wendkos.
Who stars in Recoil?
The principal cast of Recoil includes Robert Taylor, Vera Miles, Harold J. Stone, Marc Lawrence, Tige Andrews.
When was Recoil released and how long is it?
Recoil was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Recoil?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Recoil was composed by Herschel Burke Gilbert.