Movie

Back Street

★ 5.6(18)19611h 47m

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Good to know

Director: David Miller
Release date: 1961-10-11
Runtime: 1h 47m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Ross Hunter Productions

About Back Street

Back Street is a 1961 movie in the Drama and Romance genres, directed by David Miller, starring Susan Hayward, John Gavin and Vera Miles. It has a runtime of 1 hour 47 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.6/10 from 18 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Back Street in Italy — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Ambitious but thwarted, Rae Smith meets handsome Marine Paul Saxon, (of the Saxon department store chain), as he passes through Lincoln, Nebraska, on his way home from World War II. There's a definite spark between them but circumstances intervene and he leaves town without her. Later she learns he's married. Determined to make it as a fashion designer, Rae moves to New York and becomes a great success. One day she happens to meet Paul again and again there's that spark but he's still married so, as a form of escape, Rae moves to Rome to set up shop. Once again she meets Paul and finally they begin an actual affair since Paul's shrewish, drunken wife, Liz, won't give him a divorce. Time passes, the affair continues whenever time and place permit, but then, Paul's young son finds out about Rae and Rae's back-street world begins to crumble.

Cast

Susan Hayward

Rae Smith

John Gavin

Paul Saxon

Vera Miles

Liz Saxon

Charles Drake

Curt Stanton

Virginia Grey

Janey nee Smith

Reginald Gardiner

Dalian

Tammy Marihugh

Caroline

Robert Eyer

Paul Saxon Jr.

Natalie Schafer

Mrs. Evans

Doreen McLean

Miss Hatfield

Alex Gerry

Mr. Venner

Karen Norris

Mrs. Penworth

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Back Street in Italy?+

Back Street is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Italy. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Back Street on Netflix?+

Back Street is not on Netflix in Italy right now.

How long is Back Street?+

Back Street has a runtime of 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).

Who stars in Back Street?+

Back Street stars Susan Hayward, John Gavin, Vera Miles, Charles Drake and Virginia Grey.

When did Back Street come out?+

Back Street is a 1961 movie directed by David Miller.

What genre is Back Street?+

Back Street is Drama and Romance film.

Who directed Back Street?+

Back Street was directed by David Miller.