
Backdraft
R“Silently behind a door, it waits. One breath of oxygen and it explodes in a deadly rage. In that instant it can create a hero...or cover a secret.”
1991·137 min·Released
Studio: Imagine Entertainment, Trilogy Entertainment Group, Universal Pictures
6.7TMDb
Theatrical May 24, 1991Physical Oct 28, 1997
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USA · English · USA
Overview
Two feuding siblings carrying on a heroic family tradition as Chicago firefighters. But when a puzzling series of arson attacks is reported, they are forced to set aside their differences to solve the mystery surrounding these crimes.
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Crew
DirectorRon Howard
WriterGregory Widen
Cast

Kurt Russell
Stephen McCaffrey

William Baldwin
Brian McCaffrey

Robert De Niro
Donald Rimgale

Donald Sutherland
Ronald Bartel

Jennifer Jason Leigh
Jennifer Vaitkus

Scott Glenn
John 'Axe' Adcox

Rebecca De Mornay
Helen McCaffrey

Jason Gedrick
Tim Kirzminski

J.T. Walsh
Alderman Marty Swayzak
Anthony Mockus Sr.
Chief John Fitzgerald

Cedric Young
Grindle

Juan Ramírez
Ray Santos
Kevin Casey
Nightingale

Jack McGee
Schmidt
Mark Wheeler
Pengelly
Richard Lexsee
Washington
Beep Iams
Sean McCaffrey

Ryan Todd
Brian, Age 7
John Duda
Stephen - Age 12
Robert Swan
Willy - Bartender
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Keywords
chicago, illinoisrescuefirecorruptionsibling relationshippsychopathofficeinvestigationdanger of lifearsonfirefightingexplosionwarehousepyromaniacfirefightersombersuspenseful
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Budget
$75M
Revenue
$152M
TMDb Votes
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