Question: Which country the director of film Backfire (1988 Film) is from?
Sentence (from "Gilbert Cates"): Gilbert "Gil" Cates (né Katz; June 6, 1934 – October 31, 2011) was an American film director and television producer, director of the Geffen Playhouse, and founding dean of the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television.
Relevant evidence: Yes