Boomerang!

1947 Drama

Boomerang, directed by Elia Kazan, is a chilling film noir, the true story about the murder of a priest, the subsequent arrest and trial of a jobless drifter, and the efforts of young state's attorney Henry Harvey (Dana Andrews) to uncover the truth. Closely based on the actual 1924 murder of Fr. Hubert Dahme in Bridgeport, Connecticut, the film was directed by the young Elia Kazan in a highly effective, semi-documentary style. Kazan shot most of the film on location, using high-contrast cinematography and an extremely mobile camera to create a palpable sense of urgency. The screenplay, expertly crafted by Richard Murphy received an Academy Award nomination.

Director: Elia Kazan

Starring: Dana Andrews, Jane Wyatt, Lee J. Cobb, Arthur Kennedy, Cara Williams

 20 Reviews  2 Awards

Reviews

  • The real surprise of the movie is Eddie Murphy, who finds his character and stays with him.

    Roger Ebert - The Chicago Sun-Times

    12 May 2013

  • Boomerang, a sleek, confident and very funny urban comedy that may not entirely overcome Murphy's more discomfiting tendencies, but at least manages to put them to good use.

    Dave Kehr - The Chicago Tribune

    12 May 2013

  • The result is a megabudget "House Party" -- amiable, colorful, filled with glamour and style.

    Jay Carr - The Boston Globe

    12 May 2013

  • More interesting than entertaining and too long by far.

    - TV Guide

    12 May 2013

  • This is cornily predictable stuff, but it raises itself on a number of counts, with Murphy's transformation from a self-assured cocksman to bewildered, lovesick drip being approached with greater gusto than might be expected.

    - Empire

    12 May 2013

Awards

  • Kenneth 'Babyface' Edmonds

    BMI Film & TV Awards (1993)

  • Best Breakthrough Performance

    MTV Movie Awards (1993)

     

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