In spite of liking every one of the actors in this movie (in other films), I have to declare that it is the worst noir I have ever seen (just edging out Lightning Strikes Twice ). The plot has deep holes, the acting seems terribly rushed (I mean you, Ed Begley), and the musical score is an awful muddle. What was the director thinking, having Viveca Lindfors sing instead of Gordon MacRae?
Review of Backfire
