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Backdraft(1991)

2h 17mDrama, Thriller, Action, CrimeEnglish
6.7/10
1,576 user ratings

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.

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.

Director

Ron Howard

Studio

Trilogy Entertainment Group

Budget

$75M

Revenue

$152M

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Cast

Kurt Russell

Kurt Russell

as Stephen McCaffrey

William Baldwin

William Baldwin

as Brian McCaffrey

Robert De Niro

Robert De Niro

as Donald Rimgale

Donald Sutherland

Donald Sutherland

as Ronald Bartel

Jennifer Jason Leigh

Jennifer Jason Leigh

as Jennifer Vaitkus

Scott Glenn

Scott Glenn

as John 'Axe' Adcox

Rebecca De Mornay

Rebecca De Mornay

as Helen McCaffrey

Jason Gedrick

Jason Gedrick

as Tim Kirzminski

J.T. Walsh

J.T. Walsh

as Alderman Marty Swayzak

Anthony Mockus Sr.

as Chief John Fitzgerald

Cedric Young

Cedric Young

as Grindle

Juan Ramírez

Juan Ramírez

as Ray Santos

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Movie Facts

Release Year

1991

Runtime

2h 17m

Language

English

Rating

6.7 / 10

Budget

$75M

Box Office

$152M

Production Companies

Trilogy Entertainment Group • Imagine Entertainment • Universal Pictures

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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.

Who directed Backdraft?

Backdraft was directed by Ron Howard and released in 1991. It is a drama, thriller, action, crime film.

How long is Backdraft?

Backdraft has a runtime of 2 hours and 17 minutes (137 minutes total).

Who stars in Backdraft?

The cast of Backdraft includes Kurt Russell as Stephen McCaffrey, William Baldwin as Brian McCaffrey, Robert De Niro as Donald Rimgale, Donald Sutherland as Ronald Bartel, Jennifer Jason Leigh as Jennifer Vaitkus and more.

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