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Back Street

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1961-10-11
1h 47m
English
Released
Ross Hunter Productions

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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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About Back Street

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. Running 107 minutes.

Back Street Cast and Characters

The cast features Susan Hayward (as Rae Smith), John Gavin (as Paul Saxon), Vera Miles (as Liz Saxon), Charles Drake (as Curt Stanton), and Virginia Grey (as Janey nee Smith). Their performances are a major reason Back Street has built such a passionate audience.

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Why People Are Watching Back Street

Back Street flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts and chemistry between leads that actually feels real. If you enjoy Inglés storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.

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Where can I watch Back Street online for free?

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How long is Back Street?

Back Street runs for 107 minutes (about 1.8 hours).

Is Back Street good? What's the rating?

Back Street holds a 5.6/10 rating based on 18 reviews — a niche pick worth checking out.

Who is in the cast of Back Street?

The main cast includes Susan Hayward, John Gavin, Vera Miles, and Charles Drake, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is Back Street available in Inglés?

Yes — Back Street was originally produced in Inglés and that's the version you'll stream here on CineFlixo. English subtitles are provided when available.

When was Back Street released?

Back Street was released in 1961.

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Where can I watch Back Street for free?

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What is Back Street about?

Back Street is a Drama/Romance English-language film. 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.

When was Back Street released?

Back Street was released on October 11, 1961. It has a runtime of 1h 47m. The film was produced by Ross Hunter Productions.

Who stars in Back Street?

Back Street stars Susan Hayward, John Gavin, Vera Miles and Charles Drake. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

Is Back Street available in HD?

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