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Title:Backfire


Date: 1950
Type: Thriller
Rating: 3 Stars 3/5
Colour: Black & White
Director: Vincent Sherman
Producer: Anthony Veiller

Comment
A man (Gordon MacRae) recovering in hospital from his war injuries discovers that his friend (Edmond O'Brian) is being accused of the murder of a known gambler. He and the nurse (Virginia Mayo) who has been looking after him, go in search of him and find out who the real murderer is. This is a convoluted film noir style thriller although it lacks tension and the production is uninspiring, despite a good cast.

Actors

Gordon MacRaeGordon MacRae
Virginia MayoVirginia Mayo
Dane ClarkDane Clark
Edmond O'BrienEdmond O'Brien
Viveca LindforsViveca Lindfors
Ed BegleyEd Begley

Oscars

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