Back to Back (1989): Cast & Plot
Back to Back is a 1989 action drama directed by John Kincade, starring Ben Johnson as Eli Hix, Bill Paxton and Luke Askew. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.
- Release year
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Director
- John Kincade
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Back to Back About?
The premise of Back to Back without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In this modern‑day western, two estranged brothers—one rugged, the other more measured—set aside their differences and team up to vindicate their family. They must navigate the lingering stigma of their deceased sibling’s alleged role in a violent, unsolved robbery, fighting to restore their name.
Back to Back Themes & Keywords
· 16 tags- nudity
- arizona
- arizona desert
- superstition mountains arizona
- family relationships
- robbery
- bare chested male
- skinny dipping
- male rear nudity
- male nudity
- police officer
- police car
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- hotel
- swimming pool
- motorcycle
- independent film
Back to Back Cast & Characters
Ben Johnson leads the cast as Eli Hix, with Bill Paxton as Bo Brand and Luke Askew as Wade Duro. Directed by John Kincade; 8 actors are credited in all.
- Director John Kincade
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Ben Johnson as Eli Hix -
Bill Paxton as Bo Brand -
Luke Askew as Wade Duro -
Todd Field as Todd Brand
Also Starring in Back to Back
· 4 more- Susan Anspach Madeline Hix
- Sal Landi Deputy Jackson
- Apollonia Kotero Jesse Duro
- Terence Marinan Spider Hand
More from John Kincade
One more film directed by John Kincade: Terminal Entry.
Back to Back Plot Summary
What happens in Back to Back from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
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Full summary
The whole story of Back to Back, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Back to Back?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who encourages Amy Winehouse's singing talents at the family party?
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Back to Back FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Back to Back, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Back to Back?
Back to Back runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was Back to Back released?
Back to Back was released in 1989.
Who directed Back to Back?
Back to Back was directed by John Kincade.
More films by John Kincade Who is in the cast of Back to Back?
Back to Back stars Ben Johnson as Eli Hix, Bill Paxton as Bo Brand and Luke Askew as Wade Duro, among 8 credited actors.
Does Back to Back have a post-credit scene?
No. Back to Back has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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