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Recoil

19631h 39mMovieThrillerDrama

Recoil is a feature film edited from two episodes of "The Detective" and released in Europe as a theatrical motion picture. A detective attempts to nail an underworld figure for the numbers game he is running, after he is acquitted of killing his brother.

DirectorPaul Wendkos
WriterAlvin Sapinsley
ProducersArthur Gardner·Arnold Laven

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Cast · Directed by Paul Wendkos

RTRobert Taylor
Robert Taylor
Captain Matt Holbrook
VMVera Miles
Vera Miles
Lucy
HSHarold J. Stone
Harold J. Stone
Fred Forest
MLMarc Lawrence
Marc Lawrence
Marcus Maroon
TATige Andrews
Tige Andrews
Lt. John Russo
AWAdam West
Adam West
Sgt. Steve Nelson
MGMark Goddard
Mark Goddard
Sgt. Chris Ballard
HW
Harlan Warde
Pariella
PCPaul Carr
Paul Carr
Paul Heath
PBPhilip Bourneuf
Philip Bourneuf
Arthur Serokin

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Recoil — streaming FAQ

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Recoil isn't streaming anywhere in United States yet.

Is Recoil on Netflix?

No, Recoil is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026.

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What is the OTT release date for Recoil?

Recoil hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around January 31, 1964. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.