Main Cast: James Brolin, Meg Foster, Dorothee Berryman
Release Year: 1990
Country: US
Run Time: 91 minutes
Plot
Backstab an erotic, mystery thriller made in Canada, and directed by Jim Kaufman, is the story of an architect Cliff Murphy (James Brolin), who spends the night with a beautiful woman only to find his murdered boss next to him in bed. Cliff is framed for the murder, and he must prove his innocence. This average thriller, with a lackluster performance by James Brolin never really takes off. The pace is too leisurely and the courtroom finale and plot twists are not convincing. The cast also includes Meg Foster who gives a convincing performance and some beautiful color photography by Rodney Gibbons. Despite some good moments and good production values, Backstab fails to either thrill or entertain. ~ Linda Rasmussen, All Movie Guide
June Chadwick - Mrs. Chambers; Alex Chapman - Bob, the Guard; Dorian Joe Clark - Policeman #1 in the Court; Norris Domingue - Stanley; Brett Halsey - Ken Updike; Richard Jutras - Ted; Michael McGill - Medical Expert; Robert Morelli - Steve Howe; Perry Schneiderman - Policeman # 1; Isabelle Truchon - Jennifer; Richard Zeman - Policeman #2; Tom Berry - Recorder; Bronwen Mantel - The Judge; James Rae - Head of Publicity; Luiz Saraiva - Dish-washer; Brian Dooley - The Guard; Terence Labrosse - Mr. Chambers; Robert Ozores - Prisoner; Charles S. Doucet - Policeman at the Station; Paul Stewart - Do
Credit
Nadia Rona - Casting, Anne Tait - Casting, Trixi Rittenhouse - Costume Designer, Jim Kaufman - Director, John Gilbert - Editor, Marty Simon - Composer (Music Score), Richard Tasse - Production Designer, Rodney Gibbons - Cinematographer, Franco Battista - Producer, Tom Berry - Producer, William Webb - Producer, Paul Koval - Screenwriter
