Boomerang! (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1947, Boomerang! is a drama, crime and mystery film directed by Elia Kazan, running about 88 minutes. “It comes back at you again and again!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In a quiet Connecticut town, a kindly priest is murdered while waiting at a street corner. The citizens are horrified and demand action from the police. All of the witnesses identify John Waldron, a nervous out-of-towner, as the killer. Although Waldron vehemently denies the crime, no one will believe him. District Attorney Henry Harvey is then put on the case and faces political opposition in his attempt to prove Waldron's innocence. Based on a true story.
Who’s in it. Boomerang! stars Dana Andrews as State's Attorney Henry L. Harvey, Jane Wyatt as Madge Harvey, Lee J. Cobb as Chief Harold F. 'Robbie' Robinson and Cara Williams as Irene Nelson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Boomerang! has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Boomerang! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Boomerang! tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Boomerang! (1947)?
- In US, Boomerang! is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Boomerang! worth watching?
- Boomerang! holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Boomerang!?
- Boomerang! stars Dana Andrews, Jane Wyatt, Lee J. Cobb, Cara Williams and Arthur Kennedy.
- When was Boomerang! released?
- Boomerang! was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.