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!”
Synopsis
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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Backlash - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-11-04
Top Cast
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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
Gregg Barton
Sleepy
Fred Graham
Ned McCloud
Frank Chase
Cassidy
Chris Alcaide
Dick Lawrence (uncredited)
Walter Beaver
Little Willie (uncredited)
Wayne Burson
Soldier (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Houston, Texas
Festival / Special Debut
March 14, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Sturges
- Screenplay & Story
- Borden Chase
- Original Score
- Herman Stein
- Original Title
- Backlash
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Budget
- $1M
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Sturges
Borden Chase, Frank Gruber
Herman Stein
Irving Glassberg
Sherman Todd
Aaron Rosenberg
Department Leadership Roster
Aaron Rosenberg
Producer
Borden Chase
Screenplay
Sherman Todd
Editor
John Sturges
Director
Irving Glassberg
Director of Photography
Rosemary Odell
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Backlash
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What is Backlash about?
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.
Who directed Backlash?
Backlash was directed by John Sturges.
Who stars in Backlash?
The principal cast of Backlash includes Richard Widmark, Donna Reed, William Campbell, John McIntire, Barton MacLane.
When was Backlash released and how long is it?
Backlash was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Backlash?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Backlash was composed by Herman Stein.
Is Backlash based on a book or true story?
Backlash is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Frank Gruber".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Backlash?
Backlash holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).