A greedy gold smuggler hires a handsome hero to transport a stolen fortune to a new hideout in this thrilling adventure.
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Title: Backfire (1964)
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Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Jean-Paul Belmondo | ... | David Ladislas | |
| Jean Seberg | ... | Olga Celan | |
| Enrico Maria Salerno | ... | Mario | |
| Renate Ewert | ... | The Countess with Mario | |
| Jean-Pierre Marielle | ... | Van Houde | |
| Wolfgang Preiss | ... | Grenner | |
| Diana Lorys | ... | Rosetta | |
| Fernando Rey | ... | Commissioner of Beirut harbor | |
| Michel Beaune | ... | Daniel | |
| Roberto Camardiel | ... | Stefanidès | |
| Xan das Bolas | ... | Guard of the boat parking (as Xan Das Bolas) | |
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Petar Martinovitch | ... | Otto |
| Carmen de Lirio | ... | 1st girl in bed with Mario | |
| Fernando Sancho | ... | Ilmaz | |
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Margarita Gil | ... | Phone Operator |
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A greedy gold smuggler hires a handsome hero to transport a stolen fortune to a new hideout in this thrilling adventure.
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mount vesuvius | fashion photographer | man in bathtub | bremen germany | criminal organization |Taglines:
Belmondo's Up in the Air Again...With Jean Seberg Along for the Ride...And That Goldfinger Villain Trying to Shoot him Down!Certificate:
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Original French release version runs approximately 105 minutes. See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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4 September 1964 (France) See more »Also Known As:
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Lighthearted mixture of thrills, laughs and romance, done in the fizzy style that seems unique to the 60's. Diamond smuggling in a loaded Triumph sports car provides the action, as the protagonists go from Barcelona to Beirut, from Athens to Bremen, accompanied by an exhilarating jazzy score by Martial Solal.
The fun is aided immeasurably by the charisma and chemistry of the two stars: Belmondo, full of bravado and charm, displaying his full star power; and Seberg looking impossibly glamorous and cool, showing toughness and vulnerability. Gert Frobe and Fernando Rey lend their strong personalities to several scenes.
It's astonishing that this heady entertainment is barely known, given that it's a reunion of the stars from the famous "Breathless". A must-see for any fan of 60's caper movies, and of the two stars.
Seen at MoMA, NYC, on June 16, 2008.