Boomerang!
"It comes back at you again and again!"
Originally released in 1947. Boomerang! is a drama/mystery film. directed by Elia Kazan. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Dana Andrews, Jane Wyatt, and Lee J. Cobb
Synopsis
When a kindly priest is murdered while waiting at a street corner in a quiet Connecticut town, the citizens are horrified and demand action from the police. All of the witnesses identify John Waldron, a nervous out-of-towner, as the killer. District Attorney Henry Harvey is then put on the case and faces political opposition in his attempt to prove Waldron's innocence.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 28, 1947
78 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (82 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Dana Andrews
as State's Attorney Henry L. Harvey
Jane Wyatt
as Madge Harvey
Lee J. Cobb
as Chief Harold F. 'Robbie' Robinson
Cara Williams
as Irene Nelson
Arthur Kennedy
as John Waldron
Sam Levene
as Morning Record's Reporter Dave Woods
Taylor Holmes
as T.M. Wade
Robert Keith
as 'Mac' McCreery
Ed Begley
as Paul Harris
Philip Coolidge
as Jim Crossman
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boomerang! about?
When a kindly priest is murdered while waiting at a street corner in a quiet Connecticut town, the citizens are horrified and demand action from the police. All of the witnesses identify John Waldr...
Who directed Boomerang!?
Boomerang! was directed by Elia Kazan.
How long is Boomerang!?
Boomerang! has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was Boomerang! released?
Boomerang! was released on February 28, 1947 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Boomerang!?
The main cast of Boomerang! includes Dana Andrews, Jane Wyatt, Lee J. Cobb, Cara Williams, Arthur Kennedy.