Boomerang! (1947)
Boomerang! is a 1947 drama movie directed by Elia Kazan, with a running time of 1h 28m. It stars Dana Andrews, Jane Wyatt and Lee J. Cobb.
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.
Quick answers
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.
When was Boomerang! released?
Boomerang! was released on 28 February 1947.
How long is Boomerang!?
Boomerang! runs 1h 28m.
Who made Boomerang!?
Boomerang! was directed by Elia Kazan.
Where can I watch Boomerang!?
Boomerang! is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch Boomerang!
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Dana Andrews as State's Attorney Henry L. Harvey
- Jane Wyatt as Madge Harvey
- Lee J. Cobb as Chief Harold F. 'Robbie' Robinson
- Cara Williams as Irene Nelson
- Arthur Kennedy as John Waldron
- Sam Levene as Morning Record's Reporter Dave Woods
- Taylor Holmes as T.M. Wade
- Robert Keith as 'Mac' McCreery
- Ed Begley as Paul Harris
- Philip Coolidge as Jim Crossman
- Bert Freed as Herron, a Man in Alley Mob
- Reed Hadley as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)