Back Street (1961 film)

Infobox Film
name = Back Street


caption =
director = David Miller
producer = Ross Hunter
writer = William Ludwig
Eleanore Griffin
Fannie Hurst (novel)
starring = Susan Hayward
John Gavin
music = Frank Skinner
cinematography = Stanley Cortez
editing = Milton Carruth
distributor = Universal Pictures
released = 11 October 1961
runtime = 107 min
country = USA
awards =
language = English
budget =
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amg_id = 1:3651
imdb_id = 0054653

"Back Street" is a 1961 film made by Universal Pictures, directed by David Miller, and produced by Ross Hunter. The screenplay was written by William Ludwig and Eleanore Griffin based on novel by Fannie Hurst. The music score is by Frank Skinner. The film stars Susan Hayward and John Gavin.

Tale follows the long, unrequited romance between two people over the years as they can't seem to ever get together the way they want to.

It was nominated for Academy Award for Best Costume Design, Color. (Jean Louis)

Plot

This powerful romantic drama from Fannie Hurst brings together Susan Hayward, John Gavin and Vera Miles in a poignant story of love and sacrifice.

Cast

*Susan Hayward as Rae Smith
*John Gavin as Paul Saxon
*Vera Miles as Liz Saxon
*Charles Drake as Curt Stanton
*Virginia Grey as Janey nee Smith
*Reginald Gardiner as Dalian
*Tammy Marihugh as Caroline
*Robert Eyer as Paul Saxon Jr.
*Natalie Schafer as Mrs. Evans
*Doreen McLean as Miss Hatfield
*Alex Gerry as Mr. Venner
*Karen Norris as Mrs. Penworth
*Hayden Rorke as Charley Claypole
*Mary Lawrence as Marge Claypole
*Joseph Cronin as Airport Clerk

External links

*tcmdb title|id=19445|title=Back Street