Backfire
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Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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Viveca Lindfors
Lysa Radoff
Dane Clark
Ben Arno
Virginia Mayo
Nurse Julie Benson
Edmond O'Brien
Steve Connolly
Gordon MacRae
Bob Corey
Ed Begley
Capt. Garcia
Frances Robinson
Mrs. Blayne
Richard Rober
Solly Blayne
Sheila MacRae
Bonnie Willis
David Hoffman
Burns
Monte Blue
Det. Sgt. Pluther (uncredited)
Russ Conway
Police Broadcaster (uncredited)
John Daheim
Bingo - Prizefighter (uncredited)
John Dehner
Blake - Plainclothes Cop (uncredited)
Dick Gordon
Party Guest (uncredited)
Fred Kelsey
Fight Fan (uncredited)
Charles Lane
Dr. Nolan (uncredited)
Ray Montgomery
Attendant (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 26, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vincent Sherman
- Screenplay & Story
- Lawrence B. Marcus, Ben Roberts, Ivan Goff
- Original Score
- Daniele Amfitheatrof
- Original Title
- Backfire
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vincent Sherman
Lawrence B. Marcus, Ben Roberts, Ivan Goff
Daniele Amfitheatrof
Carl E. Guthrie
Thomas Reilly
Anthony Veiller
Department Leadership Roster
Vincent Sherman
Director
Lawrence B. Marcus
Screenplay
Ben Roberts
Screenplay
Ivan Goff
Screenplay
Anthony Veiller
Producer
Daniele Amfitheatrof
Original Music Composer
Carl E. Guthrie
Director of Photography
Thomas Reilly
Editor
Milo Anderson
Costume Design
Leah Rhodes
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Backfire
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Backfire about?
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.
Who directed Backfire?
Backfire was directed by Vincent Sherman.
Who stars in Backfire?
The principal cast of Backfire includes Viveca Lindfors, Dane Clark, Virginia Mayo, Edmond O'Brien, Gordon MacRae.
When was Backfire released and how long is it?
Backfire was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Backfire?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Backfire was composed by Daniele Amfitheatrof.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Backfire?
Backfire holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).