Movie

Backfire

“That "White Heat" girl turns it on again!..”

★ 5.9(31)19501h 31m

Backfire is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 10 June 2026.

Where to watch Backfire

🇨🇦 Canada

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Good to know

Director: Vincent Sherman
Release date: 1950-01-26
Runtime: 1h 31m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures

About Backfire

Backfire is a 1950 movie in the Mystery, Crime and Thriller genres, directed by Vincent Sherman, starring Viveca Lindfors, Dane Clark and Virginia Mayo. It has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.9/10 from 31 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Backfire in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Viveca Lindfors

Lysa Radoff

Dane Clark

Ben Arno

Virginia Mayo

Nurse Julie Benson

Edmond O'Brien

Steve Connolly

Gordon MacRae

Bob Corey

Ed Begley

Capt. Garcia

Frances Robinson

Mrs. Blayne

Richard Rober

Solly Blayne

Sheila MacRae

Bonnie Willis

David Hoffman

Burns

Monte Blue

Det. Sgt. Pluther (uncredited)

Russ Conway

Police Broadcaster (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

war veteranboxerfilm noirmilitary hospital

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Backfire in Canada?+

In Canada, Backfire is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Backfire on Netflix?+

Backfire is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Backfire?+

Backfire has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

Who stars in Backfire?+

Backfire stars Viveca Lindfors, Dane Clark, Virginia Mayo, Edmond O'Brien and Gordon MacRae.

When did Backfire come out?+

Backfire is a 1950 movie directed by Vincent Sherman.

What genre is Backfire?+

Backfire is Mystery, Crime and Thriller film.

Who directed Backfire?+

Backfire was directed by Vincent Sherman.