Recoil is a 1953 British 'B'[1] crime film directed by John Gilling and starring Kieron Moore, Elizabeth Sellars and Edward Underdown.

[2][3] When thieves rob and murder her jeweller father, Jean Talbot resolves to bring them to justice by posing as a criminal and infiltrating their gang.

The Monthly Film Bulletin wrote: "A moderately exciting and realistically told thriller; the playing generally is adequate and the story keeps up a fair pace.

"[4] Chibnall and McFarlane in The British 'B' Film wrote: "It was not the most plausible of plots, but it was effectively handled.

"[5] TV Guide called the film "a taut and action-filled programmer.