Gilbert Cates, born in 1934 in New York City, is best known for his work behind the camera, including directing Backfire (1988). This film showcases his ability to blend dark comedy with crime elements, reflecting the edgy sensibilities of late 80s cinema. Cates' career spans decades, during which he also gained recognition for producing the Academy Awards, yet his directorial work in cult films like Backfire highlights his knack for engaging storytelling and character-driven narratives.
Backfire
Mara, the wife who wants more... Jake, the lover she wants more of... Donny, the husband the war almost destroyed... Reed, the stranger who answers everyone's darkest prayers. Mara and Donny are the ideal couple, young, rich and attractive. Only the horrible nightmares of Vietnam that haunt Donny flaw their perfect life. The fury of artillery, the screams of the wounded, and the ominous putt-putt of choppers rage within him and suddenly, there is blood everywhere...Betrayal, deceit and murder ignite the tension. Is that only a backfire, or is someone firing back?
