The movie “Backlash” released in 1956 is an intriguing Drama/Western directed by John Sturges featuring characters played by Richard Widmark, Donna Reed, and William Campbell among others. This piece provides information on the movie’s numerous filming locations and imparts interesting behind-the-scenes trivia and facts for movie enthusiasts.
Where it Filmed?
The filming took place in various locations in Arizona, USA. This includes Old Tucson – 201 S. Kinney Road, Tucson, Cortaro, Sonoita, Patagonia, and Nogales. The shooting of the movie commenced on the 3rd of June, 1955.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Richard Widmark | Jim Slater |
| Donna Reed | Karyl Orton |
| William Campbell | Johnny Cool |
| John McIntire | Jim Bonniwell aka William Slater |
| Barton MacLane | Sgt. George Lake |
| Harry Morgan | Tony Welker |
| Robert J. Wilke | Jeff Welker |
| Jack Lambert | Mike Benton |
| Roy Roberts | Maj. Carson |
| Robert Foulk | Sheriff John F. Olson |
| Phil Chambers | Deputy Sheriff Dobbs |
| Gregg Barton | Sleepy |
| Fred Graham | Ned McCloud |
| Frank Chase | Cassidy |
| Shotgun Rider | |
| Chris Alcaide | Dick Lawrence (uncredited) |
| Carl Andre | Barfly (uncredited) |
| Walter Beaver | Little Willie (uncredited) |
| Wayne Burson | Soldier (uncredited) |
| Johnny Carpenter | Rider (uncredited) |
| I. Stanford Jolley | Pot Luck (uncredited) |
| Rex Lease | Sgt. Blane (uncredited) |
| Norman Leavitt | Hotel Clerk (uncredited) |
| John Maxwell | Col. Welnick (uncredited) |
| Kermit Maynard | Gunman (uncredited) |
| John McKee | Harry |
| Deputy (uncredited) | |
| Regis Parton | Deputy Sheriff Tom Welker (uncredited) |
| George Patterson | Townsman (uncredited) |
| William ‘Bill’ Phillips | Rebel |
| the Bartender (uncredited) | |
| Lee Roberts | Fresno |
| Bonniwell Henchman (uncredited) | |
| Ray Spiker | Barfly (uncredited) |
| Glenn Strange | Milliken |
| Stage Driver (uncredited) | |
| Jack Williams | Castro (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- John Sturges, the director, hired hundreds of Papago Native Americans to play Indians in this film.
- In one of the scenes, approximately 20 minutes into the movie, Jim Slater is shown to holster his pistol which falls out. Surprisingly, in the next scene, the pistol is back in the holster.
- Interestingly, a reference to this film was made in “Indestructible Man” which was released in 2021.
- A memorable quote from the film, delivered by Jim Slater, is “Oh no, not again! You know, a man can get awful tired of being shot at.”
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Old Tucson – 201 S. Kinney Road, Tucson, Arizona, USA
- Latitude: 32.2183137
- Longitude: -111.1289275
- Place ID: ChIJi_GkusLY1YYRVuw2LNTg7WY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 201 Kinney Rd, Tucson, AZ 85735, USA
- Timezone: America/Phoenix
- Location Name: Sonoita, Arizona, USA
- Latitude: 31.6795337
- Longitude: -110.6553594
- Place ID: ChIJlw9tibqU1oYRLo9u4kwHPA8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Sonoita, AZ 85637, USA
- Timezone: America/Phoenix
- Location Name: Patagonia, Arizona, USA
- Latitude: 31.5395378
- Longitude: -110.7561963
- Place ID: ChIJ35MbYDm41oYR_SWB56eWtaM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Patagonia, AZ 85624, USA
- Timezone: America/Phoenix
- Location Name: Nogales, Arizona, USA
- Latitude: 31.3403775
- Longitude: -110.9342532
- Place ID: ChIJ78y8Aran1oYRd9n5T3wK3FU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Nogales, AZ 85621, USA
- Timezone: America/Phoenix
