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  • Pete's Dragon on DVD (1977)
    Starring: Helen Reddy,  Mickey Rooney,  Sean Marshall
    Director: Don Chaffey
    Certificate: Certificate: U
    This heartwarming musical blends live action, animation, and music to highlight the story of Pete (Sean Marshall), a young boy who is befriended by a delightful dragon named Elliot (voiced by Charlie Callas). The film features charming performances from Mickey Rooney, Helen Reddy, Jim Dale, Shelley ..read more »
    Rate this: 3.5 stars out of 5 65% from 3,424 members
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  • Rebel Without A Cause on DVD (1955)
    Starring: James Dean,  Natalie Wood,  Sal Mineo
    Director: Nicholas Ray
    Certificate: Certificate: PG
    The age-old theme of teenage violence and delinquency is given distinctive insight by the well-cast Dean-Wood-Mineo trio. Perhaps the best teen-age drama of the 1950s. Academy Award Nominations: Best Supporting Actor--Sal Mineo, Best Supporting Actress--Natalie Wood, Best Motion Picture Story.
    Rate this: 3.5 stars out of 5 66% from 6,499 members
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  • Angel Face on DVD (1952)
    Starring: Robert Mitchum,  Jean Simmons,  Mona Freeman
    Director: Otto Preminger
    Certificate: Certificate: PG
    Robert Mitchum and Jean Simmons team in this outstanding example of classic Noir. Directed by Otto Preminger (Laura, The Man with The Golden Arm). Mitchum is at his best as Frank Jessup, an ambulance driver, driven and ensnared by Simmons who demonstrates her own brilliant talents in this ..read more »
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Jim Backus facts

5 most recent films

Good Guys Wear Black - 2.5 stars
Pete's Dragon - 3.5 stars
Rebel Without A Cause - 3.5 stars
Angel Face - 3.5 stars

5 highest-rated films

Angel Face - 3.5 stars
Rebel Without A Cause - 3.5 stars
Pete's Dragon - 3.5 stars
Good Guys Wear Black - 2.5 stars

5 lowest-rated films

Good Guys Wear Black - 2.5 stars
Pete's Dragon - 3.5 stars
Rebel Without A Cause - 3.5 stars
Angel Face - 3.5 stars

Most frequent co-stars

Ann Doran - 2 times - show films
William Hopper - 2 times - show films
Sal Mineo - 2 times - show films
Natalie Wood - 2 times - show films
James Dean - 2 times - show films

Most frequent directors

Nicholas Ray - 2 times - show films
Ted Post - 1 times - show films
Don Chaffey - 1 times - show films
Otto Preminger - 1 times - show films