Movie
Backlash
Released: March 1, 1947 (1947)
Runtime: 66 minutes
Genres: Crime, Mystery
In a series of flashbacks, shows that attorney John Morland has given a lift to a hitchhiker who turns out to be a murderer. As a result, Morland himself is implicated in a killing. A pair of detectives discover that Morland has been having business problems and no end of difficulties with his wife Catherine. The trail of clues leads to a surprising revelation.
Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)
- Robert Shayne as James O'Neil
Age at release: 46
- John Eldredge as John Morland
Age at release: 42
- Leonard Strong as Willis, Caretaker
Age at release: 38
- Douglas Fowley as Red Bailey
Age at release: 35
- Sara Berner as Dorothy, Maid
Age at release: 35
- Richard Travis as Richard Conroy
Age at release: 33
- Louise Currie as Marian Gordon
Age at release: 33
- Larry J. Blake as Detective Lieutenant Jerry McMullen
Age at release: 32
- Jean Rogers as Catherine Morland
Age at release: 30
- Richard Benedict as Detective Sergeant Tom Carey
Age at release: 27
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- Sherry Hall as Coroner's Deputy
Age at release: 54
- Stanley Blystone as Fire Warden at Car Wreck
Age at release: 52
- Syd Saylor as Joe, Railroad Worker
Age at release: 51
- Ralf Harolde as X-Ray Technician
Age at release: 47
- Charles Sullivan as Charlie, Policeman
Age at release: 47
- Steve Darrell as Detective Sergeant Gorman
Age at release: 42
- Jon Gilbreath as Trooper at Roadblock
Age at release: 38
- Angela Clarke as Mrs. O'Neill
Age at release: 37
- Art Gilmore as Radio Commentator (Voice)
Age at release: 34
- Dorothy Granger as O'Neill's Secretary
Age at release: 34
- Gary Gray as Chris
Age at release: 10
- Billy Gray as Denny
Age at release: 9
- Wynne Larke as Patricia McMullen
Age at release: Unknown
- Susan Klimist as McMullen Girl, Outfielder
Age at release: Unknown
- Wong Artarne as Chinese Waiter
Age at release: Unknown
- Michael Chapin as Mike
Age at release: Unknown
- Eddie Coke as Williams
Age at release: Unknown
- Frank Dae as Dr. Pearson
Age at release: Unknown
- John Canady as X-Ray Technician
Age at release: Unknown
- Jerry Mickelsen as Jerry McMullen Jr.
Age at release: Unknown