Backlash

(1956)Directed by John Sturges84 minWestern
Was The SIXTH MAN The Secret To The Five Empty Graves?...the Answer waited in a woman's lips and watched from the shadows of a frightened town!

Jim Slater's father (whom he never knew) died in the Apache ambush at Gila Valley, and Jim is searching for the one survivor, who supposedly went for help but disappeared with a lot of gold. In the process, he gets several people gunning for him, and he keeps meeting liberated woman Karyl Orton, who may be on a similar mission. Renewed Apache hostilities and an impending range war provide complications.

Richard Widmarkas Jim Slater
Donna Reedas Karyl Orton
William Campbellas Johnny Cool
John McIntireas Jim Bonniwell / William Slater
Barton MacLaneas Sergeant George Lake
Harry Morganas Tony Welker
Robert J. Wilkeas Jeff Welker
Jack Lambertas Benton
Roy Robertsas Major Carson
Edward Plattas Sheriff J.C. Marson
Robert Foulkas Sheriff John F. Olson
Phil Chambersas Deputy Sheriff Dobbs
Gregg Bartonas Sleepy
Fred Grahamas Ned McCloud
Frank Chaseas Cassidy
Chris Alcaideas Dick Lawrence (uncredited)
WBWalter Beaveras Little Willie (uncredited)
Wayne Bursonas Soldier (uncredited)
Johnny Carpenteras Rider (uncredited)
I. Stanford Jolleyas Pot Luck (uncredited)
Rex Leaseas Sergeant Blane (uncredited)
Norman Leavittas Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
John Maxwellas Colonel Welnick (uncredited)
John McKeeas Harry, Deputy (uncredited)