Backlash

A lone rider, Jim Backus, is traveling through Apache territory when he encounters a dying prospector. The prospector gives Backus a map to a gold mine and warns him about a killer named "Gat". Backus soon finds himself pursued by both the Apache and the law, as he is framed for the murder of the prospector. He must find a way to clear his name and reach the gold before the murderer does.

Backlash was a moderately successful Western at the time of its release, appreciated for its solid direction and a strong performance from Richard Widmark. While not considered a groundbreaking film, it was generally seen as a competent and engaging entry in the genre.

• Praised for its tense pacing and straightforward narrative.

• Richard Widmark's performance as the wrongly accused man was a highlight.

• A solid, if unremarkable, addition to the Western genre.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this older film, but general sentiment points to it being a well-made Western with good action and a compelling protagonist.

The film was shot on location in Lone Pine, California, a popular spot for Western filming due to its dramatic landscape.