Back Street
1961 · Movie · 106 min
★ 6.7(19)unSUB Rating
A star-crossed couple falls in love but is unable to marry due to impossible circumstances. Despite their situation, they carry on a lifelong illicit affair until tragedy strikes.
Based on Back Street
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Details
- Years
- 1961
- Release date
- 1961-10-11
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 106 min
- TMDB rating (input)
- 5.7/10 (19 votes)
Themes
- based on novel or book
- fashion designer
- remake
- extramarital affair
- u.s. marine
- department store owner
- wealthy family
- loyal mistress
- alcoholic wife
- return from war
- fashion designer female lead
- heir to the empire
- +1 more
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Costume Design, Color · 1962 · nominated
Cast & crew
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
- RE
Robert Eyer
as Paul Saxon Jr.
Natalie Schafer
as Mrs. Evans
- DM
Doreen McLean
as Miss Hatfield
Directed by David Miller