Backstab (1990)
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Backstab an erotic, mystery thriller made in Canada, and directed by Jim Kaufman, is the story of an architect Cliff Murphy (James Brolin), who spends the night with a beautiful woman only to find his murdered boss next to him in bed. Cliff is framed for the murder, and he must prove his innocence. This average thriller, with a lackluster performance by James Brolin never really takes off. The pace is too leisurely and the courtroom finale and plot twists are not convincing. The cast also includes Meg Foster who gives a convincing performance and some beautiful color photography by Rodney Gibbons. Despite some good moments and good production values, Backstab fails to either thrill or entertain. ~ Linda Rasmussen, Rovi
- Starring:
- James Brolin, Meg Foster, (more)
- Director(s):
- Jim Kaufman
Synopsis of Backstab
Backstab an erotic, mystery thriller made in Canada, and directed by Jim Kaufman, is the story of an architect Cliff Murphy (James Brolin), who spends the night with a beautiful woman only to find his murdered boss next to him in bed. Cliff is framed for the murder, and he must prove his innocence. This average thriller, with a lackluster performance by James Brolin never really takes off. The pace is too leisurely and the courtroom finale and plot twists are not convincing. The cast also includes Meg Foster who gives a convincing performance and some beautiful color photography by Rodney Gibbons. Despite some good moments and good production values, Backstab fails to either thrill or entertain. ~ Linda Rasmussen, Rovi
Complete Cast of Backstab
- James Brolin - Cliff Murphy
- Dorothee Berryman - Juliet Powell
- Alex Chapman - Bob, the Guard
- Norris Domingue - Stanley
- Richard Jutras - Ted
- Robert Morelli - Steve Howe
- Isabelle Truchon - Jennifer
- Tom Berry - Recorder
- James Rae - Head of Publicity
- Brian Dooley - The Guard
- Robert Ozores - Prisoner
- Paul Stewart - Do
- Meg Foster - Sara Rodrick
- June Chadwick - Mrs. Chambers
- Dorian Joe Clark - Policeman #1 in the Court
- Brett Halsey - Ken Updike
- Michael McGill - Medical Expert
- Perry Schneiderman - Policeman # 1
- Richard Zeman - Policeman #2
- Bronwen Mantel - The Judge
- Luiz Saraiva - Dish-washer
- Terence Labrosse - Mr. Chambers
- Charles S. Doucet - Policeman at the Station
- Director(s):
- Jim Kaufman
- Writer(s):
- Paul Koval
- Producer(s):
- Tom Berry, Franco Battista, William Webb
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