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!"
Originally released in 1956. Backlash is a western film. directed by John Sturges. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Richard Widmark, Donna Reed, and William Campbell
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 14, 1956
69 years ago
Runtime
1h 24m
84 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (50 votes)
Budget
$1M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Richard Widmark
as Jim Slater
Donna Reed
as Karyl Orton
William Campbell
as Johnny Cool
John McIntire
as Jim Bonniwell / William Slater
Barton MacLane
as Sergeant George Lake
Harry Morgan
as Tony Welker
Robert J. Wilke
as Jeff Welker
Jack Lambert
as Benton
Roy Roberts
as Major Carson
Edward Platt
as Sheriff J.C. Marson
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,025,000
Production Companies
- Universal International Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
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...
Who directed Backlash?
Backlash was directed by John Sturges.
How long is Backlash?
Backlash has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was Backlash released?
Backlash was released on March 14, 1956 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Backlash?
The main cast of Backlash includes Richard Widmark, Donna Reed, William Campbell, John McIntire, Barton MacLane.