Boomerang! (1947)
Overview
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.
Where to watch Boomerang!
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Canada | — | Apple TV, YouTube | YouTube |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| France | — | VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max | VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max |
| Spain | Filmin | — | — |
| Brazil | Looke | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Boomerang! in 2 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
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 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. Boomerang! is a Drama, Mystery movie, released on 1947-02-28, runtime 88 minutes.
Is Boomerang! worth watching?
TMDB users rate Boomerang! 7.0 out of 10 from 90 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Boomerang!?
In Spain, Boomerang! streams on Filmin. The table on this page lists 6 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Elia Kazan
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
- Bert Freed as Herron, a Man in Alley Mob
- Reed Hadley as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
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Sources
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