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Back Street

Back Street

Back Street
1961 1h 47m5.5

Back Street

DramaRomance
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Ambitious but thwarted, Rae Smith meets handsome Marine Paul Saxon, (of the Saxon department store chain), as he passes through Lincoln, Nebraska, on his way home from World War II. There's a definite spark between them but circumstances intervene and he leaves town without her. Later she learns he's married. Determined to make it as a fashion designer, Rae moves to New York and becomes a great success. One day she happens to meet Paul again and again there's that spark but he's still married so, as a form of escape, Rae moves to Rome to set up shop. Once again she meets Paul and finally they begin an actual affair since Paul's shrewish, drunken wife, Liz, won't give him a divorce. Time passes, the affair continues whenever time and place permit, but then, Paul's young son finds out about Rae and Rae's back-street world begins to crumble.

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DirectorDavid Miller
ScreenplayWilliam Ludwig, Eleanore Griffin
StatusReleased
ReleasedOctober 11, 1961
CountryUnited States of America
Languageen
Runtime1h 47m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 5.5 / 10
IMDb⭐ 6.6 / 10
Votes17
GenresDrama, Romance
StudioRoss Hunter Productions, Carrollton Inc.
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Cast

Susan Hayward

Susan Hayward

Rae Smith

John Gavin

John Gavin

Paul Saxon

Vera Miles

Vera Miles

Liz Saxon

Charles Drake

Charles Drake

Curt Stanton

Virginia Grey

Virginia Grey

Janey nee Smith

Reginald Gardiner

Reginald Gardiner

Dalian

Tammy Marihugh

Tammy Marihugh

Caroline

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Robert Eyer

Paul Saxon Jr.

Natalie Schafer

Natalie Schafer

Mrs. Evans

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Doreen McLean

Miss Hatfield

Alex Gerry

Alex Gerry

Mr. Venner

Karen Norris

Karen Norris

Mrs. Penworth

Hayden Rorke

Hayden Rorke

Charley Claypole

Mary Lawrence

Mary Lawrence

Marge Claypole

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Joseph Cronin

Airport Clerk

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Ted Thorpe

Hotel Clerk

Joseph Mell

Joseph Mell

Proprietor

Sheryl Deauville

Sheryl Deauville

Model (uncredited)

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Frequently Asked Questions about Back Street

Where can I watch Back Street?

Back Street (1961) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is Back Street about?

Ambitious but thwarted, Rae Smith meets handsome Marine Paul Saxon, (of the Saxon department store chain), as he passes through Lincoln, Nebraska, on his way home from World War II. There's a definite spark between them but circumstances intervene and he leaves town without her....

Who directed Back Street?

Back Street (1961) was directed by David Miller. The film is a Drama, Romance production with a runtime of 1h 47m, rated 5.5/10.

How long is Back Street?

Back Street runs 1h 47m (107 minutes total). Audience rating: 5.5/10 from 17 votes. Genre: Drama, Romance.

Is Back Street worth watching?

Back Street is rated 5.5/10 by 17 viewers — below average. A good pick for Drama and Romance fans.