Backfire (1987)
Année de sortie: 1987
Nation: United States
Alternative Title: N/A
Réalisateur: Gilbert Cates
Writer: Larry Brand, Rebecca Reynolds
Production & Genre
Mots-clés
Mots-clés: vietnam veteran, murder, inheritance
Histoire
Mara and Donny appear to be an ideal couple, young, rich, and attractive. However, Donny's life is shattered by his experiences in Vietnam, causing him to have violent nightmares that disrupt their perfect life. Mara seeks solace elsewhere with Jake, who becomes her lover. When Reed, a stranger aware of Mara's affair, arrives at their doorstep one night, he sets off a chain of events involving betrayal, deceit, and murder. The source of the disturbance remains unclear: is it merely a backfire or someone firing back?
Résumé
Backfire (1987), directed by Gilbert Cates, is a tense drama-thriller that delves into the aftermath of Vietnam on a marriage, ultimately leading to betrayal and violence. The movie explores themes of trust, loyalty, and the devastating effects of unresolved trauma.
