Backfire (1950)
Overview
When he's discharged from a military hospital, ex-GI Bob Corey goes on a search for his army buddy Steve Connolly. A reformed crook, Connolly is on the lam from a trumped-up murder rap, and Corey hopes to clear his pal. Tagging along is Army nurse Julie Benson, who has fallen for Corey.
Where to watch Backfire
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| Canada | — | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| India | — | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, YouTube |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Backfire in 1 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Backfire about?
When he's discharged from a military hospital, ex-GI Bob Corey goes on a search for his army buddy Steve Connolly. A reformed crook, Connolly is on the lam from a trumped-up murder rap, and Corey hopes to clear his pal. Tagging along is Army nurse Julie Benson, who has fallen for Corey. Backfire is a Mystery, Crime, Drama movie, released on 1950-01-26, runtime 91 minutes.
Is Backfire worth watching?
TMDB users rate Backfire 5.9 out of 10 from 33 ratings. Reviews are mixed.
Where can I watch Backfire?
In the United States, Backfire can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 2 more countries. Movie World also lists online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Vincent Sherman
Cast
- Viveca Lindfors as Lysa Radoff
- Dane Clark as Ben Arno
- Virginia Mayo as Nurse Julie Benson
- Edmond O'Brien as Steve Connolly
- Gordon MacRae as Bob Corey
- Ed Begley as Capt. Garcia
- Frances Robinson as Mrs. Blayne
- Richard Rober as Solly Blayne
- Sheila MacRae as Bonnie Willis
- David Hoffman as Burns
- Monte Blue as Det. Sgt. Pluther (uncredited)
- Russ Conway as Police Broadcaster (uncredited)
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Sources
Details and the 5.9/10 rating from Backfire on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.