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Backlash (1956) was a Mystery - Romance Film directed by John Sturges and produced by Aaron Rosenberg.

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Backlash (1956)

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Only in a western could we meet our protagonists in a sand trap known as Gila Valley. It says everything you need to know about the Arizona landscape, and then the sweeping Technicolor tones say a bit more. Richard Widmark is easy enough to place as an enigmatic figure. There’s a glint in his ... Read full article


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[the Sheriff warns Jim about the brothers of a murderous Deputy Sheriff Jim killed in self-defense]
Sheriff J.C. Marston: When they hear about this, they're going to come looking for you.
Jim Slater: Seems logical.
Sheriff J.C. Marston: If it's your idea to shoot it out with them, you're going to lose.
Jim Slater: Could be.
Sheriff J.C. Marston: And even if you beat 'em, you're going to lose... because I'm going to hang the man that wins.


Jim Slater: There's things a man has to know and has to do, and it's best that he does them alone.


Jim Slater: Oh no, not again! You know, a man can get awful tired of bein' shot at.


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