Boomerang!(1947)
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Boomerang! Synopsis
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.
Boomerang! (1947) is a drama and mystery film directed by Elia Kazan, released on February 28, 1947 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Dana Andrews, Jane Wyatt, Lee J. Cobb and Cara Williams. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 89 ratings.
- Director:
- Elia Kazan
- Writers:
- Richard Murphy, Fulton Oursler
- Producers:
- Louis De Rochemont
- Cinematographer:
- Norbert Brodine
- Composer:
- David Buttolph
- Production:
- 20th Century Fox
- Status:
- Released
Boomerang! (1947) Trailer
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Boomerang! Cast & Crew
Main 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)
Key crew
Directed by Elia Kazan, written by Richard Murphy and Fulton Oursler, produced by Louis De Rochemont.
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Boomerang! Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 89 ratings.
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Boomerang! – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Boomerang! online?
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Boomerang! (1947) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Boomerang!?
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The main cast of Boomerang! (1947) includes Dana Andrews, Jane Wyatt, Lee J. Cobb, Cara Williams and Arthur Kennedy. The film was directed by Elia Kazan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Boomerang! released?
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Boomerang! was released on February 28, 1947 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is Boomerang! worth watching?
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Boomerang! (1947) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 89 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Boomerang!?
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Yes. The official Boomerang! trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.