Boomerang! (1947)
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Boomerang, directed by Elia Kazan, is a chilling film noir, the true story about the murder of a priest, the subsequent arrest and trial of a jobless drifter, and the efforts of young state's attorney Henry Harvey (Dana Andrews) to uncover the truth. Closely based on the actual 1924 murder of Fr. Hubert Dahme in Bridgeport, Connecticut, the film was directed by the young Elia Kazan in a highly effective, semi-documentary style. Kazan shot most of the film on location, using high-contrast cinematography and an extremely mobile camera to create a palpable sense of urgency. The screenplay, expertly crafted by Richard Murphy received an Academy Award nomination. ~ Linda Rasmussen, Rovi
- Starring:
- Dana Andrews, Jane Wyatt, (more)
- Director(s):
- Elia Kazan
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Boomerang!
Boomerang, directed by Elia Kazan, is a chilling film noir, the true story about the murder of a priest, the subsequent arrest and trial of a jobless drifter, and the efforts of young state's attorney Henry Harvey (Dana Andrews) to uncover the truth. Closely based on the actual 1924 murder of Fr. Hubert Dahme in Bridgeport, Connecticut, the film was directed by the young Elia Kazan in a highly effective, semi-documentary style. Kazan shot most of the film on location, using high-contrast cinematography and an extremely mobile camera to create a palpable sense of urgency. The screenplay, expertly crafted by Richard Murphy received an Academy Award nomination. ~ Linda Rasmussen, Rovi
Complete Cast of Boomerang!
- Dana Andrews - Henry L. Harvey
- Jane Wyatt - Mrs. Harvey
- Royal Beal - Johnson
- Ed Begley, Sr. - Paul Harris
- Karl Malden - Lieutenant White
- Sam Levene - Dave Woods
- William Challee - Stone
- Bert Freed - Man
- Walter Greaza - Mayor Swayze
- Taylor Holmes - Wade
- Barry Kelley - Sgt. Dugan
- George Petrie - O'Shea
- Guy Thomajan - Cartucci
- Brian Keith - Extra
- Mayor Charles E. Moore - Himself
- Leona Roberts - Mrs. Crossman
- E.J. Ballantine - McDonald
- Lee J. Cobb - Chief Robinson
- Cara Williams - Irene Nelson
- Arthur Kennedy - John Waldron
- Wryley Birch - Fr. Lambert
- John Carmody - Callahan
- Philip Coolidge - Crossman
- Richard Garrick - Mr. Rogers
- Helen Hatch - Miss Manion
- Robert Keith - Mac McCreery
- Lester Lonergan, Jr. - Cary
- Anthony Ross - Warren
- Clay Clement - Judge Tate
- James Dobson - Bill
- Lucia Backus Seger - Mrs. Lukash
- Anna Minot - Secretary
- Director(s):
- Elia Kazan
- Writer(s):
- Richard Murphy
- Producer(s):
- Louis de Rochemont
- 1947 - National Board of Review - Best Director
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