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Back Street
Ambitious but thwarted, Rae Smith meets handsome U.S. 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 City 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.
Where to watch Back Street
Back Street is streaming in the US on YouTube TV.
It is also available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home.
Cast
- 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
- Robert Eyer as Paul Saxon Jr.
- Natalie Schafer as Mrs. Evans
- Doreen McLean as Miss Hatfield
- Alex Gerry as Mr. Venner
- Karen Norris as Mrs. Penworth
Details
- Director
- David Miller
- Released
- October 11, 1961
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
- Studio
- Ross Hunter Productions and Carrollton Inc.
- Status
- Released
- TMDB score
- 5.7 / 10 from 19 votes
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