Backlash (1947)

IN THE ANGRY TIDE OF THEIR LOVE...THE BACKLASH OF MURDER

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.

Cast (30)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Jean Rogers

Catherine Morland

Richard Travis

Richard Conroy

Larry J. Blake

Detective Lieutenant Jerry McMullen

John Eldredge

John Morland

Leonard Strong

Willis, Caretaker

Robert Shayne

James O'Neil

Louise Currie

Marian Gordon

Douglas Fowley

Red Bailey

Sara Berner

Dorothy, Maid

Richard Benedict

Detective Sergeant Tom Carey

W

Wynne Larke

Patricia McMullen

S

Susan Klimist

McMullen Girl, Outfielder

W

Wong Artarne

Chinese Waiter

Stanley Blystone

Fire Warden at Car Wreck

Michael Chapin

Mike

Angela Clarke

Mrs. O'Neill

E

Eddie Coke

Williams

Frank Dae

Dr. Pearson

Steve Darrell

Detective Sergeant Gorman

J

Jon Gilbreath

Trooper at Roadblock

Art Gilmore

Radio Commentator (Voice)

Dorothy Granger

O'Neill's Secretary

Billy Gray

Denny

Gary Gray

Chris

S

Sherry Hall

Coroner's Deputy

Ralf Harolde

X-Ray Technician

J

John Canady

X-Ray Technician

J

Jerry Mickelsen

Jerry McMullen Jr.

Charles Sullivan

Charlie, Policeman

Syd Saylor

Joe, Railroad Worker

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