Boomerang! (1947)
It comes back at you again and again!
When a kindly priest is murdered while waiting at a street corner in a quiet Connecticut town, the citizens are horrified and demand action from the police. All of the witnesses identify John Waldron, a nervous out-of-towner, as the killer. District Attorney Henry Harvey is then put on the case and faces political opposition in his attempt to prove Waldron's innocence.
Director: Elia Kazan
Genre: Drama, Mystery
Runtime: 88 min
Release Date: February 28, 1947
Cast
- Dana Andrews - State's Attorney Henry L. Harvey
- Jane Wyatt - Madge Harvey
- Lee J. Cobb - Chief Harold F. 'Robbie' Robinson
- Cara Williams - Irene Nelson
- Arthur Kennedy - John Waldron
- Sam Levene - Morning Record's Reporter Dave Woods
- Taylor Holmes - T.M. Wade
- Robert Keith - 'Mac' McCreery
- Ed Begley - Paul Harris
- Philip Coolidge - Jim Crossman
Screenplay
- Richard Murphy (Screenplay)
- Fulton Oursler
Music: David Buttolph
Cinematography: Norbert Brodine
Editing: Harmon Jones
Production: 20th Century Fox
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Paralyzing Guilt and Remorse, Courtroom Drama
Keywords
corruption, war veteran, confession, based on true story, connecticut, film noir, murder, interrogation, under duress, courtroom drama, manhunt, police lineup, episcopal priest
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Boomerang! about?
- When a kindly priest is murdered while waiting at a street corner in a quiet Connecticut town, the citizens are horrified and demand action from the police. All of the witnesses identify John Waldron, a nervous out-of-towner, as the killer. District Attorney Henry Harvey is then put on the case and faces political opposition in his attempt to prove Waldron's innocence.
- Who directed Boomerang!?
- Boomerang! was directed by Elia Kazan.
- Who stars in Boomerang!?
- Boomerang! stars Dana Andrews, Jane Wyatt, Lee J. Cobb, Cara Williams, Arthur Kennedy, Sam Levene.
- How long is Boomerang!?
- Boomerang! has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
- What genre is Boomerang!?
- Boomerang! is a Drama, Mystery film.
- Where was Boomerang! produced?
- Boomerang! was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Boomerang!?
- The themes of Boomerang! include: Paralyzing Guilt and Remorse, Courtroom Drama.