Backlash
📖 Synopsis
Jim Slater's father (whom he never knew) died in the Apache ambush at Gila Valley, and Jim is searching for the one survivor, who supposedly went for help but disappeared with a lot of gold. In the process, he gets several people gunning for him, and he keeps meeting liberated woman Karyl Orton, who may be on a similar mission. Renewed Apache hostilities and an impending range war provide complications.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “Was The SIXTH MAN The Secret To The Five Empty Graves?...the Answer waited in a woman's lips and watched from the shadows of a frightened town!”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Western
- Director
- John Sturges
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Richard WidmarkJim Slater
Donna ReedKaryl Orton
William CampbellJohnny Cool
John McIntireJim Bonniwell / William Slater
Barton MacLaneSergeant George Lake
Harry MorganTony Welker
Robert J. WilkeJeff Welker
Jack LambertBenton
Roy RobertsMajor Carson
Edward PlattSheriff J.C. Marson🎬 Similar Movies
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Backlash about?
- Jim Slater's father (whom he never knew) died in the Apache ambush at Gila Valley, and Jim is searching for the one survivor, who supposedly went for help but disappeared with a lot of gold. In the process, he gets several people gunning for him, and he keeps meeting liberated woman Karyl Orton, who may be on a similar mission. Renewed Apache hostilities and an impending range war provide complications.
- Who directed Backlash?
- Backlash was directed by John Sturges.
- When was Backlash released?
- Backlash was released on March 14, 1956.
- How long is Backlash?
- Backlash has a runtime of 1h 24m.
- Where can I track Backlash?
- You can track Backlash on Matinee — the free movie and TV show tracker app for iOS. Log it, rate it, and share your thoughts with friends.












